Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Let’s break out all the pumpkin recipes!

Your kitchen will thank you for it because the smell of pumpkin spice anything baking is one of the best smells in the world.

It gives me such a warm feeling.

What makes these pumpkin spice chocolate chunk muffins so good?

Well, first, did you see that photo?

They’re SO moist. Yes, we hate that word but what other adjective can I use to describe this muffin?

These are THE perfect muffins to start your Fall baking.

Seriously.

Chocolate chunks in every bite of this muffin.

It’s also not too sweet.

The pumpkin spice gives it that warm, earthy taste, and the chocolate rounds out the sweetness.

The pumpkin puree makes these muffins SO moist.

Okay, okay. You have convinced me. What do I need to make these pumpkin spice chocolate chunk muffins?

You might need some pumpkin spice first, so get that going and then whip up a batch of these.

Then you’ll need to grab the following:

• Pumpkin puree
• Chocolate chunks
• Flour
• Sugar
• Eggs

Ya know, the standard baking ingredients!

OTHER PUMPKIN DESSERT RECIPES TO TRY THIS FALL:

• Pumpkin spice latte cupcakes
• Maple pumpkin cheesecake bars
• Pumpkin blondies
• Pumpkin spice sheet cake
• Pumpkin cheesecake swirl brownies

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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chunk Muffins

The perfectly moist and tender pumpkin spice muffins filled with chocolate chunks!

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Course: Dessert, Muffins

Cuisine: American

Servings (adjustable, but please note that results, timing, and cookware may vary when adjusting servings): 1 dozen

Calories: 285kcal

Author: Julie Chiou

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Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour1 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs2 large eggs
• 1 cup plain pumpkin puree1 cup plain pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tins with baking cups.
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tins with baking cups.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together, flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  In a medium bowl, whisk together, flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together eggs, pumpkin, and butter.
  In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together eggs, pumpkin, and butter.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chunks with a spatula.
  Fold in the chocolate chunks with a spatula.
• Scoop batter evenly into muffin tins and bake 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  Scoop batter evenly into muffin tins and bake 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.
  Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Notes

Source: adapted from Cooking on the Side

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Amount Per Serving (1 Muffin)

Calories 285 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 25g28%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.

Photography by Jamie Vespa