Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, which combine the warm spices of pumpkin spice cake mix with the rich sweetness of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for fall breakfasts, snacks, or desserts, these muffins are easy to prepare and bake in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry & Wet Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box pumpkin spice cake mix
- 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup milk or water
Chocolate Chips
- 1 ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips (divided: 1 cup for batter and ½ cup for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line two regular-size muffin pans, which hold 18-24 muffins total, with cupcake liners or generously spray them with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin spice cake mix, pure pumpkin puree, and the 3/4 cup of milk or water. Stir the ingredients until well blended into a smooth batter.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Fill Muffin Pans: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, evenly divide the batter into the prepared muffin liners. Then, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips on top of each unmixed muffin batter portion to create a chocolatey topping.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 14 to 18 minutes, or until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Down: Remove the muffin pans from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, transfer the muffins onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute water with milk or a dairy-free alternative to add moisture and richness to the muffins.
- For added texture, try mixing in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
- Ensure not to overbake the muffins to keep them moist and tender.
- Muffins taste best the same day but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
