These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are truly one of the best fall baking recipes you'll try! They are incredibly soft, fluffy, and decadently filled with dark chocolate chips. Plus, it’s a breeze to make!
Does pumpkin and chocolate go together? Absolutely! The rich, sweet essence of pumpkin pairs beautifully with the decadence of chocolate. This delicious combination often appears in fall baking recipes and holiday treats. If you enjoy baking for the holidays, it’s definitely worth experimenting with this flavor pairing!
I adjusted my pumpkin cream cheese cake recipe by incorporating ½ teaspoon of baking powder for extra lift and then stirred in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Why you'll love it?
- Perfectly rich and indulgent taste
- Soft and ultra fluffy texture
- Not overly sweet
- Freeze friendly
- Utterly indulgent
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Pumpkin - You’ll need 1 cup of pure canned pumpkin puree. If you are looking for ways to use the remaining pumpkin then try this pumpkin mug cake a try.
- Chocolate chips - You’ll need ¾ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. For an extra touch of indulgence, I like to sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking. This not only boosts the muffins' visual appeal but also creates a luxurious burst of chocolate in every bite.
- Flour - Regular unbleached all purpose flour, an in all muffin recipes.
- Leavening - Both baking powder and baking soda is used for an ultra soft and fluffy texture.
- Oil – A neutral tasting oil like vegetable oil, keeps the pumpkin chocolate chip moist.
- Egg - You’ll need two eggs to help with binding.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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Step 7 - Divide batter evenly into a paper lined muffin pan, top with more chocolate chips and bake at 350 degrees.
How to store?
They are especially amazing when served warm, with the chocolate chips partially melted and ooey-gooey for the ultimate indulgence. However, they can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
If you love cozy fall breakfast ideas, then give any of the pumpkin breakfast recipes a try: healthy pumpkin pancakes or pumpkin waffles a try
Helpful tips
- I like to use Libby’s brand of pumpkin puree as it is thick with rich color and taste.
- Use 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350°F and line a standard muffin pan with 12 paper liners.
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
- Add the eggs, sugar, oil, water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into a large bowl and whisk for about 1 minute, or until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the pumpkin puree.
- Mix in the combined flour mixture and chocolate chips, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter into the prepared muffin pan, place more chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 26 to 29 minutes or a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes clean. Place pan on a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Great minds think alike!! Between your pumpkin pie wontons and my sweet potato pie wontons, we got pies covered for the holidays hehehehe. Looks so yummy!!!
Abby Hein
Did a half cup regular sugar and a half cup brown sugar and subbed the oil for 1/4th cup Greek yogurt. Turned out so yummy!!!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡