Description
Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins blend the decadence of rich chocolate with the warm essence of pumpkin spice, making them the perfect treat for fall festivities or a cozy afternoon snack. Each muffin is delightfully moist and fluffy, filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. These simple, yet scrumptious muffins will quickly become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg