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The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins You’ll Ever Bake

ByEmma

Let’s be real—nothing screams fall (or cozy mornings) like the smell of pumpkin and chocolate wafting through your kitchen. These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft moist and packed with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. Plus they’re ridiculously easy to make.

If you’re a pumpkin lover (or just a muffin enthusiast) this recipe is about to become your go-to. Trust me your future self will thank you.

Contents

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a batch of these heavenly muffins:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs (room temp)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Pro Tip: Use high-quality chocolate chips—they make ALL the difference. Also toss them in a bit of flour before folding into the batter to prevent sinking.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Your Oven & Muffin Tin

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners (or grease well). This ensures your muffins pop out perfectly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl whisk together the flour baking soda baking powder cinnamon nutmeg cloves and salt. Set aside.

3. Whisk Wet Ingredients

In another bowl beat the eggs pumpkin puree sugars oil and vanilla until smooth.

4. Combine & Fold

Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix! Fold in the chocolate chips.

Pro Tip: A few lumps in the batter are fine! Overmixing = dense muffins.

5. Bake to Perfection

Fill each muffin cup ¾ full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool & Devour

Let them cool for 5 minutes in the pan then transfer to a wire rack. (If you can resist eating one warm you’re stronger than me.)

Why These Muffins Are Next-Level Good

  • Perfectly moist (thanks to pumpkin’s natural moisture)
  • Balanced spice (not too overpowering)
  • Melty chocolate in every bite (because duh)
  • Great for meal prep (they stay soft for days!)

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a foolproof crowd-pleasing muffin recipe this is it. Whether it’s for breakfast a snack or dessert these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins will disappear fast.

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