Pumpkin Muffins with White Chocolate – Soft, Sweet, and Perfect for Fall

Fall is all about cozy flavors, and nothing embodies that more than a Pumpkin Muffin with White Chocolate. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with the warm spices of autumn — cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger — complemented by sweet pockets of creamy white chocolate.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, these muffins bring pumpkin season to life in every bite. The white chocolate melts slightly while baking, adding gooey sweetness that pairs beautifully with the spiced pumpkin base.

Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Muffins with White Chocolate

• Soft & Moist: The pumpkin ensures these muffins stay tender and moist.
• Sweet & Spiced: Balanced flavors of warm spices and white chocolate.
• Easy to Make: Simple ingredients, straightforward method.
• Perfect for Fall: Ideal for cozy mornings, holiday brunch, or gifting.
• Customizable: Add nuts, cranberries, or a cream cheese swirl for variety.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar – packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter – melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk

Add-ins:

• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prep Muffin Pan:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Add White Chocolate and Nuts:
   Gently fold in white chocolate chips and optional nuts.
6. Fill Muffin Cups:
   Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake:
   Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool:
   Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve:
   Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Optionally drizzle with a simple glaze or dust with powdered sugar.

Pumpkin Muffins with White Chocolate

Soft, spiced pumpkin muffins loaded with sweet white chocolate chips — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or fall treats.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 12 muffins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Fall

Calories: 220

Ingredients

  

Dry Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp nutmeg
• 0.25 tsp ginger

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin purée not pie filling
• 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs large
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup milk

Add-ins

• 0.75 cup white chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Muffin tin
• Wire rack
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in white chocolate chips and optional nuts.
5. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
6. Bake 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Store in airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Muffins

• Do Not Overmix: Overmixing leads to dense muffins; fold ingredients gently.
• Pumpkin Purée: Use plain pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Check Oven Temperature: Every oven bakes differently; start checking at 20 minutes.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer.

Flavor Variations

1. Cranberry White Chocolate: Fold in 1/2 cup dried cranberries for tart sweetness.
2. Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins: Add 1 tbsp instant coffee granules to the wet mixture.
3. Cheesecake Swirl: Drop dollops of sweetened cream cheese into each muffin before baking.
4. Maple Pecan: Replace white chocolate with chopped pecans and drizzle with maple glaze.
5. Chocolate Pumpkin: Swap white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips.

Serving Suggestions

• Breakfast: Serve with coffee, chai tea, or hot cocoa.
• Brunch: Pair with scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, or a yogurt parfait.
• Snack: A grab-and-go snack for work or school.
• Gift Idea: Wrap muffins in parchment and tie with twine for a thoughtful homemade gift.

Storage & Freezing

• Room Temperature: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerate: Muffins last up to 5 days in the fridge; this helps preserve freshness.
• Freeze: Individually wrap in plastic wrap and freeze up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Microwave for 15–20 seconds or warm in the oven at 325°F for 5 minutes.

Fun Fact: Why White Chocolate Works with Pumpkin

White chocolate’s creamy sweetness balances the earthiness of pumpkin and the warmth of spices, creating a melt-in-your-mouth combination that feels decadent without being overpowering. It’s the perfect way to elevate a simple pumpkin muffin into a bakery-worthy treat.

Final Thoughts

Pumpkin Muffins with White Chocolate are the ultimate cozy fall treat. They’re moist, spiced perfectly, and studded with sweet, creamy white chocolate. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or as a delightful addition to any fall gathering.

Bake a batch, enjoy warm with a cup of coffee, and savor the flavors of autumn in every bite. 🍂