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Soft Small-Batch Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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A cozy, small-batch recipe for soft pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, perfect for two people or rainy days. These muffins are quick to make, moist, and packed with warm spices and melted chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 2 tsp cinnamon plus pinch of ginger, nutmeg, cloves)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 6-cup or 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, oil (or melted butter), and milk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; small lumps are okay.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly. Optionally reserve a few chips to place on top of the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not use pumpkin pie filling; use 100% pure pumpkin puree. Ensure ingredients like egg and milk are at room temperature for better emulsification. If pumpkin puree is watery, drain it in a paper towel first. Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, small batch baking, chocolate chip muffins, fall recipes, quick breakfast, cozy baking, pumpkin spice

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