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Bakery-Style Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Moist, dense, and spiced perfectly, these bakery-style pumpkin chocolate chip muffins feature a domed top and gooey chocolate chips. The secret lies in resting the batter and using a mix of granulated and brown sugar for the perfect texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cardamom (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Brown Sugar, packed
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240g) Pumpkin Puree (100% pure, not pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup (170g) Chocolate Chips (Semi-sweet or dark)
  • Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom until no lumps remain.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until the flour just disappears. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
  6. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow flour hydration and leavening activation.
  7. Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them almost to the top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not use pumpkin pie filling; use 100% pure pumpkin puree. Resting the batter for 10 minutes is crucial for the bakery-style dome. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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