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Perfect Small-Batch Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These small-batch pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are moist, spiced, and perfect for autumn. Made with simple ingredients, they bake in under 30 minutes and yield just enough for immediate enjoyment without waste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (120g) pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 6-cup or 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined; batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for topping.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins. Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, swap milk for almond or oat milk. Muffins taste even better the next day as spices meld.

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