How to Make Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a warm, delicious muffin to start their day? And when you add in the seasonal flavors of pumpkin and chocolate, you have a winning combination that is sure to satisfy any craving. These Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack on a cozy fall day.

The rich and moist texture of the pumpkin combined with the decadent taste of chocolate creates a muffin that is not only delicious but also packed with flavor. These muffins are the perfect...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix in brown sugar, making sure everything is well combined.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients with a spoon. Add in pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Stir until batter is just blended. Add 3/4 cup chocolate chips and stir until well combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 183mg