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Soft and delicious pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are so good you can never have just one, and they’re ready in under 30 minutes!

A plate filled with pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.
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We Love These Muffins!

We love muffin recipes, they are perfectly portable and great for freezing!

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins (which are a personal fav) combine the warm, cozy fall flavor of pumpkin spice with the rich decadence of chocolate chips. We love having these on hand for breakfast, after school or even in school lunches.

The entire family loves that these soft, fluffy muffins are the perfect fall snack that are so easy even they can make them!

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • Flavor. The perfect pairing of pumpkin and chocolate
  • Variety. Easy to make regular, mini, or jumbo muffins.
  • Easy. This easy breakfast idea is ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients for muffins on a kitchen counter.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flourHow to Measure Flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon – Or add 1-2 teaspoons of other spices like cloves, ginger, nutmeg, or a Pumpkin Spice Blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree – a 16-ounce can is about 2 cups. Use homemade pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin puree, but do not use pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1½ cups vegetable oil – Or substitute applesauce.
  • 1½ bags milk chocolate chips – about 18 ounces. You can also use dark chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, or dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • optional toppings Instead of topping with more chocolate chips, sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts, or top with a cinnamon sugar mixture.

How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

  1. PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 2 cups sugar to a bowl and mix well.
  2. BATTER. Add 4 eggs, 2 cups pumpkin, and 1½ cups vegetable oil and beat until combined.
    • Fold in 1 bag of chocolate chips and pour batter evenly into greased muffin tin or muffin liners about ¾ full. Sprinkle with more chocolate chips on top.
  3. BAKE. Bake for 17-19 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the muffin. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they are done.
Close up of pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a kitchen counter.
4.96 from 24 votes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

By: Lil’ Luna
Soft and delicious pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are so good you can never have just one, and they're ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 36 muffins
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 17 minutes
Total: 27 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups pumpkin, (16-ounce) can
  • cups vegetable oil
  • bags milk chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
  • Add eggs, pumpkin, and vegetables and beat until all combined.
  • Fold in 1 bag of chocolate chips and pour into a greased muffin tin or muffin liners about ¾ full (sprinkle with more chocolate chips on top).
  • Bake for 17-19 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the muffin. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they are done.

Video

Notes

Make them Mini (or Large):
  • Use a mini muffin tin (bake for 13 minutes and then check for doneness).
  • Make jumbo muffins for about 25 minutes.
TO FREEZE. Cool completely then flash-freeze on a baking sheet until they’re somewhat hardened. Transfer to a freezer bag or storage container and store for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 80mg, Potassium: 43mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 2177IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Store Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins?

Keep them stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Placing a paper towel in the container can help absorb moisture that may cause the tops to become sticky.

How to Freeze?

Cool completely then flash-freeze on a baking sheet until they’re somewhat hardened. Transfer to a freezer bag or storage container and store for 3 months.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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38 Comments

  1. Trang says:

    5 stars
    Love this pumpkin and chocolate combo! Thanks for sharing!

  2. Eden says:

    5 stars
    I am so excited for everything pumpkin! I tried these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins and they were awesome! Can’t wait to make them again.

  3. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    I made these this week. I always add mIni chocolate chips anD make a double batch to put in the frezer for quick breakfasts and snacks.

  4. Valentina says:

    5 stars
    These pumpkin muffins are perfect for the fall!

  5. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Love pumpkin and chocolate together!! These are super soft & so, so good! Love that they are also easy to make!

  6. Sonia Gupta says:

    5 stars
    Muffins are my weakness. Your deliciously looking muffins just stole my heart.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Haha!! Muffins are pretty darn good! Thank you 🙂

  7. Donna Howard says:

    Hey you – how are you doing?? I’m making these this weekend for the missionaries!! But how long do you bake them?? I could guess but I’m never good at that!!! Thanks and love your blog so much!!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      How are you doing, Donna!!! Long time no “chat”. 😉 Hope you are well. I can’t believe I left off the baking time. It’s 17 – 19 minutes. I updated the recipe and appreciate the heads up. Hope the missionaries like these – they’re DELICIOUS!! 😀

      1. Donna Howard says:

        Ah thanks!! Just got back from a bit of time in San Diego for TWO grandkids (a grandson and a granddaughter!!) weddings (San Diego Temple) It was wonderful and I’m thankful to my grandkids for doing that so we could just make one trip out, although as you can imagine my daughter (both were her kids) was going crazy!! But getting back in the swing – still doing Sunbeams and love that calling!!! Take care, and love to you!!! (oh and doing the cheesy chicken rice bake as well!!! What would I and the sweet Elders and Sisters in my ward do without you!!!)

      2. Lil' Luna says:

        SO glad you got to go to San Diego for some wedding and family fun. Sounds like your daughter had her hands full, but hopefully it was good to just do it all close so you could get it all done with and not have to have everyone come in twice for all the festivities. 😉 Glad you are doing well and am so thankful for readers like you who keep coming back to the site! Much love – Kristyn

  8. Tasheena @ Our Delightful Home says:

    The muffins look so yummy! Thanks for sharing

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Thank you so much!! They are!! Hope you give them a try!!

  9. Bethany says:

    bake for…..?? The suspense is killing me!!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Oops…I will fix that!!

      1. Melissa says:

        What size bag of chocolate chips? I assumed 12 ounces but then realized the yield is 36, so I thought maybe it won’t be enough. Even a measurement in cups would be helpful since there are different sizes of bags among various brands. Thank you!

      2. Lil'Luna Team says:

        I just use the 11.5 oz bag, but you can totally increase or decrease the amount of chocolate chips depending on what you like. If you have a bigger bag and love lots of chocolate, go for it. We’ve found that the standard 11.5 oz size (which is about 2ish cups) is a great amount of chocolate for this recipe.

  10. Amy @ Pressure Cook Recipes says:

    Hi Kristyn,
    These are great easy muffins to make for the fall!
    Don’t worry, if I were there, I would probably end up eating a couple with you too! 😉
    Amy

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      LOL!! Thanks Amy!!