Delicious Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

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

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy!

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