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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Deliciously moist Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins featuring the rich flavor of pumpkin combined with melty chocolate chips. Perfectly tender, easy to prepare, and customizable, these muffins make a cozy fall treat or a sweet snack anytime.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil/plant-based butter for dairy-free)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dried cranberries/raisins for variation)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly. Gather all your ingredients so everything is ready to mix smoothly.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and any additional spices like nutmeg, cloves, or ginger until evenly blended.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and gently stir using a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Sprinkle in the chocolate chips and fold them evenly through the batter without breaking them up.
  6. Fill muffin cups and bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely to maintain texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything combine evenly for a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to prevent dry muffins.
  • Check oven temperature with a thermometer for perfect rise and doneness.
  • Let muffins cool fully before storing to avoid sogginess.

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