Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Crumb Topping

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Since it is officially fall, let's share wonderful pumpkin recipes!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Crump Topping

I'll admit that I was an adult before I would even think of eating anything pumpkin related. Pumpkin pie just looked so gross as a kid. It's amazing how our tastes change and evolve as we age.

I love a great pumpkin treat now. I've even had pumpkin pasta before!

As an empty nester, I went through a stage of never wanting to bake at all. It seemed senseless for just the 2 of us. Plus I have an insane sweet tooth. My almost 56-year-old waistline can't take it. We've been hosting Sunday lunches most weeks for our family for about 3 years. It's the perfect excuse to bake sweet treats.

If I make something for the blog, I save a few for us and deliver the rest to my neighbors. I get not only the joy of baking but the joy of sending a little goodie to our friends. 

These muffins were a big hit with everyone! My neighbors said that not only did they look like they came from a professional baker, but they tasted like it as well. I'll admit that made me smile.

Ingredients Muffins

• Eggs
• Sugar
• Brown sugar
• Can of pumpkin Puree
• Canola oil
• Applesauce
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground cloves
• Ground nutmeg
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Chopped walnuts (optional)

You can certainly stop here and bake the muffins sans topping, but why would you? The topping adds such a nice spiciness to the muffin.

Ingredients for Topping

• Sugar
• Brown sugar
• Ground cinnamon
• salt
• All-purpose flour
• Unsalted butter

Useful Baking Tools

• Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
• Hand Held Mixer
• Silicone Spatula
• Muffin Scoop
• Muffin Tins
• Standard Pro Paper Liners
• Cake Tester
• Cooling Racks
• Muffin Storage
• Cake Plate with Dome

If you are a cook or want to give a newlywed a wonderful gift, a Kitchen-Aid stand mixer is well worth the money. Mine is at least 25 years old. They are a workhorse for sure. My mother gave both of our kids one as a wedding gift. I know they will fondly remember their grandmother when they use it. This is a big ticket item, so I tend to prefer the more neutral colors if it will sit on your kitchen counters.

The Muffin Steps

I use my stand mixer to make the pumpkin muffins, but you could certainly do these by hand.

In a large bowl, you will want to beat the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin, oil and applesauce until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. 

Gradually add your dry mixture to the pumpkin mixture. Mix well.

Fold in your chocolate chips and optional walnuts. 

If only you could smell the scents of fall!

Next, line 2 regular-sized muffin pans with these liners for a bakeshop look and feel. Divide the mixture evenly to get 24 muffins. 

Prepare your crumb topping and blend with a fork.

I am so impressed with these liners. They are one piece and hold together well. They peel away from the muffin with no effort after cooking.

Evenly divide the crumb among the 24 muffins. Just sprinkle it on top.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Mine takes 18 minutes. A cake tester should come out clean when used. 

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. 

Completely cool on the wire rack before storing. They are yummy and warm!

They smell like fall with the pumpkin and assorted spices. They are a must-have for when expecting guests.

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Crumb Topping are the perfect fall treat. Whether you’re enjoying them with your morning coffee or as a sweet snack, their soft, spiced pumpkin flavor combined with melted chocolate chips and a buttery crumb topping will leave everyone reaching for seconds. They’re easy to make, deliciously comforting, and a must-try for any cozy autumn day. So grab your ingredients and get baking—these muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite!