Description
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins combine the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips for a perfect fall treat. Moist and flavorful, these easy-to-make muffins are ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Muffin Batter
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box pumpkin spice cake mix
- 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup milk or water
- 1 ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips (divided: 1 cup for batter, ½ cup for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two regular-sized muffin pans (holding 18-24 muffins) with paper liners or generously spray with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, and milk or water. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently into the batter to distribute them evenly.
- Fill Muffin Pans: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, evenly portion the batter into the prepared muffin liners. Then, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips on top of each muffin for an extra chocolatey finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 14-18 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the muffins onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving to preserve their texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use water instead of milk or substitute with a plant-based milk.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and moist.
- Chocolate chips can be replaced with walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
- Store baked muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
