Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Enjoy the perfect fall treat with this pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe. These moist, fluffy muffins are packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor and rich chocolate chips, making them the ultimate fall muffin recipe for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

With fall heading our way, it's time to bring on all things pumpkin! From Pumpkin Bars, Libby's Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin S’mores Cookies and Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies, to this incredible pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips recipe, there's something for everyone. If you're searching for an easy pumpkin muffin recipe, these come together quickly and bake up in under 30 minutes. Perfectly spiced, wonderfully moist, and loaded with chocolate chips, they're sure to become your new best pumpkin muffins recipe for the season. Don’t forget Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting for the cookie lovers!

Enjoy them with your morning coffee, pack them in lunchboxes, or serve them warm for an afternoon treat. You can even leave out the chocolate chips for a more classic pumpkin muffin flavor!

Ingredient Notes

Below is a quick overview of what you'll need for this pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe. Full details are in the printable recipe card below.

• Pumpkin Puree– Use 100% pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling). I love Libby's canned pumpkin, but homemade works too.
• Sugars– A blend of light brown sugar and granulated sugar gives sweetness and moisture.
• Oil– Vegetable or canola oil keeps muffins soft and tender. Olive oil works as well, just will slightly alter the flavor a bit.
• Eggs– Two large eggs, room temperature.
• Vanilla Extract– Pure vanilla for best flavor.
• Leavening Agents– Baking powder and baking soda help the muffins rise.
• Salt– adds to the flavor.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice– The warm fall spices that make pumpkin desserts irresistible. You can also use ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice to create a homemade blend.
• Flour– All-purpose flour works best, but gluten-free 1:1 flour also works.
• Chocolate Chips– Semi-sweet are classic, but milk, dark, or mini chocolate chips all work great.

How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Tips for the Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

• Don't over mix the batter for light, fluffy muffins. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
• Use fresh baking powder/baking soda so your muffins rise properly.
• Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking for bakery-style presentation.
• For extra fall flavor, dust the tops with cinnamon sugar, pumpkin spice, or ground cinnamon before baking.
• Add mix-ins like chopped walnuts, pecans, or oats for variety.

Storage & Make Ahead

These moist pumpkin muffins store perfectly whether you choose to keep at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or freeze for later. Before storing, ensure the muffins have fully cooled.

• Room Temperature– Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
• Refrigerator– Store in fridge up to 7 days.
• Freezer– Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly.
• Make Ahead– Mix batter and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

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If you're looking for the best pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe, this one's it! Moist, fluffy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness, these muffins are a fall favorite you'll bake again and again. Don't forget to save, share, pin, and rate this recipe so you can enjoy it all season long!