How long do homemade pumpkin muffins last?

They stay fresh for about 3 days at room temperature or up to 3 months in the freezer. Store them in an airtight container to keep them soft.

How to know when chocolate muffins are cooked?

Insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with just a few crumbs. If it has wet batter, bake for another minute or two.

They’ll be domed, golden, and spring back lightly when pressed. The tops should look set and a toothpick should test clean.

At room temp, 2 to 3 days. In the fridge, up to a week (though they might dry out). In the freezer, up to 3 months.

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are warm, sweet, and perfectly spiced — a cozy fall favorite made in one bowl and ready in just 30 minutes.

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

½ cup honey or pure maple syrup

¼ cup milk (any kind)

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice OR

1½ teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cloves

1½ cups white whole wheat or all-purpose flour

½ cup mini chocolate chips

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2. Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly.

3. Add pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, and milk. Whisk until smooth.

4. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.

5. Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Whisk again.

6. Stir in the flour and chocolate chips using a spatula until just combined.

7. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Top with extra chips if desired.

8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes (or 12 for mini muffins), until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Cool muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Only use 1 cup pumpkin puree (not the whole can).

Double the recipe and add ¼ cup applesauce if using the whole can.

Omit milk when using homemade pumpkin puree to avoid extra moisture.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking for prettier muffins.

These freeze beautifully — perfect for meal prep.