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Pecan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Pecan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

These Pecan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are simple to make and require a special secret ingredient that is found seasonally! But don't fret, we've got a backup recipe so you can make these even if you don't have access to the secret. Bake these pumpkin muffins as a morning treat or have them with coffee as a dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup Butter We use Kerrygold salted but you can also use unsalted
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Trader Joe's Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancake Mix
  • 1/3 Cup Trader Joe's Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancake Mix
  • 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 Cup Pecans Chopped
  • 1 Cup Chocolate Chips or Chunks

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners and spray them with non-stick spray.
  2. Cream the 3/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar in a bowl until combined.
  3. Add the 2 eggs to the butter/sugar mix and blend with a mixer until it just starts to get fluffy. Add the 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 1/4 tsp baking powder and mix until combined.
  4. Fold in the 1 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp Flour and the 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup of Trader Joe's Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancake Mix. (If you don't have access to the mix, add 4 Tbsp. pumpkin puree, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ginger). You don't need to add this puree and spices if you have the Pancake mix!
    Pumpkin Muffins Batter
  5. Add the cup of chopped pecans and cup of chocolate chips and fold into batter.
  6. Use an ice cream scoop to fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes in 350 degree oven.
    Pumpkin Muffins in cupcake liners
  7. Bake until the muffins start to turn a golden color on top. Check the muffins with a sharp knife or toothpick. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done. Allow to cool.

Notes

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Ice cream scoop with release handle makes scooping batter easy!
Ice cream scoop with a release handle makes scooping batter easy!
Wilton Cupcake Pans set of 2
Wilton Cupcake Pans Set of 2

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