Description
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are a simple yet decadent baked good that combines the earthy flavor of pumpkin with the sweetness of chocolate chips. The addition of warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves elevates this treat, making it an autumn classic. These muffins are moist, soft, and have just the right balance of sweetness. When baked, the pumpkin purée keeps the muffins tender while the chocolate chips provide pockets of gooey, melty chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves (optional but lovely)
Wet Ingredients
1 cup (240 g) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
¾ cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a few extra for topping)
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
Fill Muffin Cups
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups (each about ¾ full).
Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style look.
Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few melted chocolate streaks are okay).
Cool & Serve
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature — they’re heavenly either way!
Notes
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, fluffy, and full of fall flavor! Perfect with your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat, they combine the warmth of pumpkin spice with sweet chocolate chips for a delicious seasonal bake everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
Keywords: Pumpkin muffins, chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, fall muffin recipe, pumpkin spice muffins, spiced pumpkin muffins