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Molten Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Spiced pumpkin muffins filled with molten chocolate centers. A perfect blend of fall flavors and chocolate indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 egg, room temperature (for molten center).
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 3.2 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted.
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil or salted butter.
  • ½ cup brown sugar.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  • 2 eggs, room temperature.
  • ½ cup pumpkin butter.
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree.
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour.
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (optional).

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix egg, sugar, cocoa powder until combined. Stir in melted butter and chocolate chunks.
  3. Mix oil/butter, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, pumpkin butter and puree. Add flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  4. Add half batter to muffin cups. Put 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture in center of each. Top with remaining batter.
  5. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if using. Bake 18-20 minutes until tops set. Best served warm.

Notes

18 minutes gives perfect molten center.
Can use butter or coconut oil.
Best eaten while warm.

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Protein: 5 g