It’s true, you know, what they say about fall…….. PUMPKIN-EVERYTHING. Pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin crafts, pumpkin decor, pumpkin candles, pumpkin carving, pumpkin hats, pumpkins on the clothes, and—my favorite—chocolate chip pumpkin muffins!
I’ve made those pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling and a streusel topping… now, those are delicious, too. But they take quite a bit of planning and prep. I’ve made chunky pumpkin spice cookies and those are yummy… but you just can’t go wrong with pumpkin and CHOCOLATE in a moist little muffin.
TIPS: we all want to eat huge chocolate chip pumpkin muffins (I know I want about 5), but the MINI ones are soooooo much better. They stay moist more easily than regular muffins and–bonus–they bake faster, which means we get to eat them sooner 😉 Also, use oil. Ya gotta. (If you MUST, substitute with applesauce or half and half).
If you can’t tell, I even used a pumpkin-shaped mold for these mini muffins (from Wilton on Amazon). My son (4yo) is super picky, but he LOVES these–partly because he got to help make them and partly because he appreciates that I left one tray plain without chocolate chips… or as he says, “without crumbs.” 😉
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
- 1½ cup sugar
- 1 cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- chocolate chips to taste (I use 1 cup)
- Combine the first 4 ingredients (pumpkin, sugar, oil, and eggs) and beat until mixed.
- Combine the next 5 dry ingredients (flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda) and add to the mixture. Beat.
- Stir in your chocolate chips. (I make one tray first of PLAIN muffins for my son and then add the chips and make the rest).
- Bake at 375* for about 15 minutes. Don't over-bake! I check them around 13 minutes (I just can't wait!) Use a toothpick to see if it comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes then move them to a baking rack.
- Try not to eat them all at once 😉
- *If you make REGULAR (not mini) muffins, heat at 400 degrees and bake about 20 minutes.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
I love pumpkin flavored ANYTHING! These sound so yummy!
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I just made a loaf like this the other day, but having them in bite-sized portions?! LOVE!
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Well, I guess I know what I’m going to be making this weekend. Five stars! YUM!
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This sounds like pumpkin bread in a muffin tin… which is AWESOME! Great idea and great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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I’ve never had the combination of pumpkin and chocolate but those muffins sure look good. This is going into my must-try list. Thanks!
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I’m drooling! These look so good! I love pumpkin muffins, but adding chocolate? Brilliant!
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Oh yeah. That’s what I’m making next! I love the chocolate chips in there. Yum!
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You are right! You can’t go wrong with pumpkin and chocolate chips. I am going to try these!
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WHAT! Pumpkin AND chocolate. You are my new best friend.
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These look wicked good! My kids love anything in mini form too!
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Oh my goodness this looks sooo yyuuummmmyyy, I know what I’ll be making in the near future, can’t wait to try this recipe!!!
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These would be great with a tall glass of milk. YUM
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These look amazing. I love pumpkin and chocolate. I cant wait to try these.
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Oh my! I will most certainly have to try this recipe out! My daughter and I are always huge lovers of anything pumpkin.
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Those look moist and yummy. I think my family would gobble these right up.
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How perfect for fall! I love mini muffins, bite sized are the best!
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There’s really no better combo in the history of combos! Pumpkin and chocolate… Oh.My.Yum!
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You had me at Chocolate chip, but pumpkin pushed me right over the top! Perfect combo.
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Pumpkin and chocolate chips! What a fantastic combination. Thank you so much for sharing. I am going to make this!
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YUM! Wish you could pass me one of these through the screen! =)
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