Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins recipe.
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins have all of the comforting flavors of fall rolled into one little perfect treat! They are moist, fluffy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness. They make the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert. Best of all, they are super easy to make!

Recipe updated: April 2nd, 2024

These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are super simple to make and taste fantastic. They are moist muffins on the inside with all the flavors of fall plus the sweetness of a chocolate chip in just about every bite. Pumpkin and chocolate chips are a delicious combination.

These pumpkin muffins also make the whole house smell amazingly wonderful just like pumpkin pie, pumpkin Snickerdoodle cookies, and pumpkin cheesecake! We love pumpkin recipes and we know you are going to love this pumpkin muffin recipe too.

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a plate.

Two 12-cup muffin pans will be used in this recipe and will yield about 18 to 24 muffins, depending on how full you fill each muffin cup.

🎃 Key Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of table salt
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
Ingredients for pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.
Ingredients for pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These step-by-step instructions are accompanied by detailed photos for enhanced clarity and guidance.

Step 1. Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for this pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe.

Step 2. Add the Dry Ingredients to a Bowl

In a large bowl add 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour together with 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 cup of light brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of table salt.

Flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, and table salt in a bowl.
Flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, and table salt in a bowl.

Step 3. Mix the Dry Ingredients

Thoroughly mix the dry ingredients (the flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, and salt) with a spoon or spatula until well blended. Set aside until later.

Flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, and table salt mixed in a bowl.
Flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, and table salt mixed in a bowl.

Step 4. Melt the Butter

In a separate bowl, one that is safe for the microwave, add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Place the butter in the microwave for 40 seconds, or just until softened.

No microwave, no problem. Just set the butter on the countertop and let it soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes, or until soft.

Melted butter in a bowl.
Melted butter in a bowl.

Step 5. Add the Wet Ingredients and Dry Ingredients Together

To make the pumpkin mixture, add the melted butter to the bowl with the flour mixture we made earlier. Then add 1 cup of milk chocolate chips, 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, 1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin purée, 3/4 cup milk, and 2 large eggs to the large mixing bowl as well. Do not use the can of pumpkin that is used for pie filling.

Note: You can use a hand mixer (in the next step) if you prefer to do so, but if you do, it is best to add the chocolate chip after using the hand mixer.

Melted butter, milk chocolate chips, pumpkin pie spice, pure pumpkin purée, milk, large eggs, and flour mixture in a bowl.
Melted butter, milk chocolate chips, pumpkin pie spice, pure pumpkin purée, milk, large eggs, and flour mixture in a bowl.

Step 6. Thoroughly Mix the Pumpkin Mixture

With a spoon or spatula, combine the pumpkin mixture until well blended into the pumpkin chocolate chip batter.

Pumpkin chocolate chip batter in a bowl.
Pumpkin chocolate chip batter in a bowl.

Step 7. Prepare the Muffin Pan for the Pumpkin Batter

For the first 12-cup muffin pan (or muffin tin) put paper liners (cupcake liners) in each cup. After that, fill each paper-lined muffin cup 2/3 full of the pumpkin chocolate chip batter. Repeat, filling a second 12-cup muffin pan. Also, if you don’t have any paper liners, spray the muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil.

Note: If you prefer to do so, you can sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top of the pumpkin batter after it has been poured into the muffin cups.

Twelve muffin cups filled with pumpkin chocolate chip batter.
Twelve muffin cups filled with pumpkin chocolate chip batter.

Step 8. Bake the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Put both of the muffin pans in the oven and bake the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 17 minutes until golden brown. We baked our muffins for 17 minutes. Just before the muffins are about done, you can test a muffin by inserting a toothpick in the center of a muffin, and the toothpick should come out clean.

Place the muffins on a wire rack to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins after baking for seventeen minutes at four hundred degrees Fahrenheit.
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins after baking for 17 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

🌟 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe Variations

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a plate.
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a plate.

❓ FAQs

What do I do with Leftover Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins?

Place the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on the countertop in an airtight container, or a ziplock bag, or you can also cover them with plastic wrap. They should be good in the refrigerator for at least 3 days, then after that, they will start to lose quality, texture, and freshness.

Can I Freeze Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins?

Yes, you can freeze pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. They should last in the freezer for about 3 or 4 months. Put the muffins in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bags. The muffins thaw fast when they are left on the countertop for a few minutes.

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a plate.
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a plate.

💡 Final Thoughts

Don’t miss out on these moist pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. Indulge yourself in this perfect fall treat which is versatile enough to be served at breakfast time, as a mid-morning snack, or as an after-dinner dessert. The combination of chocolate chips and warm pumpkin spice creates a flavor that’s irresistible at any time of day!

So the next time you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe, one with simple ingredients that are readily available in your kitchen, you simply must try out this recipe. These muffins also bake in just 17 minutes. They are definitely irresistibly delicious, making them a baked treat the whole family will love.

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a plate.

📄 Recipe Card

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins recipe.

Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins have all of the comforting flavors of fall rolled into one little perfect treat! They are moist, fluffy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness. They make the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert. Best of all, they are super easy to make!
5 from 3 votes
Cost $9
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings 24 Muffins

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👩‍🍳 Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, and table salt in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave in a bowl safe for the microwave for 40 seconds or until softened.
  • Add the melted butter to the bowl with the flour mixture. Then add the milk chocolate chips, pumpkin pie spice, pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling), milk, and eggs. Mix thoroughly.
  • Put paper liners (cupcake liners) or use non-stick cooking spray in two 12-cup muffin tins. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with the pumpkin batter.
  • Place both 12-cup muffin pans in the oven and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 17 minutes until golden brown or a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Place the baked muffins on a wire rack to cool.

*️⃣ Recipe Notes

  • You can add a few more chocolate chips to the batter, or you can sprinkle some chocolate chips on top after the batter has been poured into the muffin cups.
  • You can add about 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts for some extra crunch and protein.
  • These muffins freeze well in a freezer-safe container for 3 to 4 months.
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