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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Soft, moist, and warmly spiced, these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are the ultimate fall-inspired treat. Packed with real pumpkin, melty chocolate chips, and cozy spices, they’re quick to make and perfect any time of day.

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour: 1 ¾ cups – Provides the base and structure.
  • Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup – Adds sweetness and helps with texture.
  • Brown Sugar: ¼ cup – Adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor.
  • Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon – Helps the muffins rise.
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon – Balances the sweetness.
  • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon – Warm and aromatic, it’s the classic pumpkin spice base.
  • Nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon – Adds a touch of warm spice complexity.
  • Pumpkin Puree: 1 cup – Adds moisture and earthy sweetness.
  • Vegetable Oil: ½ cup – Keeps the muffins moist and tender.
  • Eggs: 2 large – Bind the batter and help with structure.
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Enhances the sweetness and spice.
  • Chocolate Chips: ¾ cup – Sweet bursts of chocolate in every bite.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Finishing Touches: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or slightly chilled.

Notes

  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until combined for tender muffins.
  • Top with extra chocolate chips or a sprinkle of turbinado sugar before baking for a bakery-style finish.

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