Description
Homemade pumpkin chocolate chip muffins bring autumn’s warmth to your kitchen with rich spices and sweet chocolate. Moist, tender crumb and delightful flavor invite comfort and joy, making you crave another bite of this seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1 12 cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 14 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F (175°C) and positioning muffin liners inside the tin for optimal baking support.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by thoroughly whisking flour, leavening agents, spices, and seasoning in a spacious mixing vessel to ensure uniform distribution.
- Construct a moisture base by integrating pumpkin puree, both granulated and brown sugars, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture achieves a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Merge the dry and wet components cautiously, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin structure.
- Gently incorporate chocolate chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly to guarantee delightful chocolate moments in every bite.
- Portion the batter into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow appropriate rising during baking.
- Embellish the muffin tops with additional chocolate chips, creating an enticing visual and flavor enhancement.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and indicates complete internal cooking.
- Allow muffins to rest within the tin for a brief 10-minute stabilization period before transferring to a cooling rack for complete temperature reduction and texture refinement.
Notes
- Swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or applesauce for a healthier twist that keeps muffins moist and adds subtle flavor complexity.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these muffins celiac-friendly without compromising texture or taste, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.
- Toast chocolate chips briefly before adding to intensify their rich chocolate flavor and create a more complex, deep taste profile in each bite.
- For extra nutrition, sprinkle pumpkin seeds or chopped walnuts on top before baking to add crunch and boost the muffins’ nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg