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pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins


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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 40 Minutes
  • Yield: 16 Muffins 1x

Description

Enjoy the taste of autumn with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. Fluffy, bakery-style pumpkin muffins made with brown butter and studded with chocolate chips make every bite irresistible. They’re simple to bake and perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.


Ingredients

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  • 12 tablespooons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)


Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled butter with the brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, milk, and pumpkin puree, and whisk until everything is well combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined (avoid overmixing).
  7. Stir in the chocolate chips, then let the batter rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  8. Scoop the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 17 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 16
  • Calories: 3619
  • Sugar: 210.7 g
  • Sodium: 2217.9 mg
  • Fat: 157 g
  • Carbohydrates: 499.8 g
  • Fiber: 19.1 g
  • Protein: 63.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 926.8 mg
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