Description
These moist and fluffy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are packed with warm spices and gooey chocolate. Easy and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour – Provides structure and stability.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda – Helps the muffins rise and become fluffy.
- ½ teaspoon salt – Enhances the overall flavor.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – Adds warmth and depth.
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg – Complements the pumpkin flavor beautifully.
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar – Sweetens the muffins.
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar – Adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor.
- ¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil – Keeps the muffins extra soft and moist.
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin purée – The star ingredient, providing moisture and flavor.
- 2 large eggs – Helps bind the ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Enhances the overall flavor.
- ¾ cup (130g) chocolate chips – For pockets of melty, chocolatey goodness.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
- Mix the dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Combine the wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Add the pumpkin purée, eggs, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients – Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as it can make the muffins dense.
- Fold in the chocolate chips – Gently stir in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill the muffin cups – Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes – Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before serving – Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter – Overmixing can lead to dense, tough muffins. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use room-temperature eggs – This helps create a smooth batter and better texture.
- Measure the flour correctly – Spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level it off to avoid using too much.
- Let the muffins cool properly – Cooling prevents them from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: DESSERT
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg