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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Cozy and flavorful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins that are moist, tender, and spiced perfectly with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Packed with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, these muffins make a perfect autumn breakfast, snack, or dessert that is easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugars and Sweeteners

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil (or melted butter), granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and tender.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, ensuring every bite will have pockets of melted chocolate.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and pumpkin puree for easier mixing and better muffin texture.
  • Stir the batter gently just until combined to avoid dense muffins.
  • Choose high-quality chocolate chips for rich flavor and smooth melting.
  • Freshly ground spices enhance the aroma and depth of flavor significantly.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature for even results.

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