These chocolate pumpkin muffins are the perfect fall treat. With a moist and rich texture, they are bursting with the flavors of chocolate and pumpkin. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, these muffins are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The addition of pumpkin adds a subtle earthiness to the muffins while keeping them tender and moist. They are also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients. Get ready to indulge in these decadent chocolate pumpkin muffins!
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
