pumpkin spice muffins;
Originally posted March 20, 2017. Updated October 30, 2026 for content and clarity.
Will the pumpkin spice police arrest me for posting this pumpkin spice muffins recipe in a month unrelated to fall? Well, I’m updating it in fall almost 10 years later and I’m happy to report I haven’t been arrested! These luscious pumpkin muffins are moist and soft and have all the warm fall spices you want, with an added bonus–pumpkin spice chips!
I originally made these for a coworker’s birthday (hence the out of season post, because it was a request) and also because I had leftover pumpkin and pumpkin spice chips to use! I’m not even usually a pumpkin spice girlie, but I think 10 years of making this recipe speaks for itself. Pumpkin spice muffins are good. And easy to make which makes this recipe gold.
Pumpkin spice chips are only available seasonally, so stock up in fall!
secret to success
Pumpkin spice chips are a seasonal item, so pin this recipe for later and once fall hits, run out and grab a bag (or 5) of pumpkin spice chocolate chips! I typically don’t have much luck at grocery stores, but typically I can find them at Walmart.Of course, you can always order them online like through amazon (affiliate link).
If you can’t get your hands on pumpkin spice chips, white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, or butterscotch chips are good alternatives.
secret to success
If you can’t get your hands on pumpkin spice chips, or they’re out of season, then I recommend white chocolate chips as an alternative. I’ve even found “pumpkin spice truffle” baking chips which were a combined white chocolate & pumpkin spice cube baking chip that worked wonderfully. But white chocolate chips are pretty universally available, although cinnamon chips or butterscotch chips also work well. And typically more common on standard grocery store shelves than pumpkin spice chips. Honestly, I’d happily use semisweet chocolate chips too.
The reason pumpkin spice muffins are so delectable and stay moist is the pumpkin itself. Pumpkin packs nutrition, fiber, flavor, and moisture. But moist muffins are prone to mold, so be careful storing them at room temperature for more than a few days. I recommend storing in an airtight container in the fridge to be safe if you plan to store for multiple days. (I’m willing to bet they won’t last that long anyway.) Though I will say, they’re best fresh from the oven!
To keep your pumpkin spice muffins freshest for the longest, consider storing them in the fridge.
secret to success
The original name of my blog when I launched it was tipsychocochip, so of course I feel obligated to buy and try every different chocolate chip flavor I come across. I even did a definitive ranking of 5 flavored chocolate chips post a while back. I’ve tried everything from coffee chips, to mint chips, to unicorn vanilla chips. These pumpkin spice chips are a solid choice. They’re sweet with a hint of spice. I’m always partial to a good semisweet any day; but these are good enough that I stock up in fall and keep them staple in my pantry for a bit of fun flair on recipes.
Pumpkin spice muffins are a classic fall recipe in of themselves, but the pumpkin spice chips add an extra fun pop of PSL flavor. And it’s only one ingredient to add and barely any additional work! If you are a pumpkin spice fiend, well, this recipe is for you since we’re cramming every possible nook and cranny with pumpkin spice flavor!
secrets to success;
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more recipes;
Looking for other pumpkin recipes this fall? Check out these fan favorites:
- For a cute and festive little centerpiece, consider making pumpkin patch pumpkin spice truffles. Bonus points for adding some gravestones or fun sprinkles to add to the ambiance!
- These pumpkin patch dirt cookies are soft and everything you want from a dirt cup, in cookie form. Cookies that taste like soft Oreos with a pudding icing and use them to decorate your own little pumpkin or worm patch!
- pumpkin spice bread is a classic and this loaf does not disappoint!
pumpkin spice muffins;
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup pumpkin spice chips (these can be hard to find out of season, alt. white chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- In a large bowl, add 1¾ cups flour, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 Tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt. Mix gently to combine.
- To the dry ingredients add: 2 eggs, 15oz pumpkin puree, ½ cup canola oil, 1 Tbsp milk, and 1 tsp vanilla. Mix until just combined and everything is even, try not to overmix.
- Add in 1 cup of pumpkin spice chocolate chips and fold gently into the batter. Reserve some additional chips for the top as desired.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 lined muffin cups. They should fill the papers significantly (none of this ¾ full nonesense, go for full cups). This helps get a lovely dome on your muffins.
- You can sprinkle extra chips on top, but I prefer to wait until halfway through baking to add them. Waiting keeps the chips from melting and keeps the finished muffins picture-perfect!
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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October 27, 2017 at 9:29 am
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