It’s tradition. On the first day of Fall I make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. There’s also no such thing as a diet on the first day of Fall – either. Hallelujah.
It’s perfection in a jar, I tell you. It’s a family of beautiful flavors all in one bite = Pumpkin, Chocolate & Cream Cheese frosting. Again, I say perfection.
I wait for it all year. Fall’s arrival & the first batch of pumpkin muffins baking in the oven. The anticipation starts to build, my mouth starts to water, remembering the smell while they’re baking makes me just about go insane. It’s was the first thing on my mind this morning. I kid you not.
It’s tradition.
It’s my Auntie Janee’s recipe, my cousin Maegan’s mom. We’ve been baking these ever since I can remember.
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1 and 2/3 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- mix all of the above into one bowl
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of plain pumpkin (Libby’s or something similar)
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 cup of milk chocolate chips
- Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350*.
- Combine all your dry ingredients (excluding your chocolate chips) together & mix in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine all your wet ingredients, and mix together. Then combine both bowls and mix together. After both bowls are combines, add your chocolate chips & blend together.
- Scoop your batter into cupcake liners & bake at 350* for 30 minutes.
- After the muffins have baked & cool, cut apart in half and layer in a jar with cream cheese frosting.
Here’s the low down ~
There’s no question about it.
1st day of Fall, pumpkin, chocolate & cream cheese ~ what could be better?
HAPPY FALL Y’ALL!!
Maria says
These are super cute! Happy Fall to you!
Anne says
Ohhhhh, I want to eat those right now. Except you made them so cute, I don’t know if I could! Happy first day of fall…
Krista@TheGatheringPlaceDesign says
Oh my yum! I’m on my way over…I wish!;) And of course they are beautifully packaged! So cute. Happy Fall! xoxo
Ashley @ The Hillside Home says
okay, seriously? those look AMAZING. that’s one of the best traditions ever. your kids are going to LOVE you. 🙂
Kristin says
Love the tradition. They look wonder-fall! Love the presentation!
Sara says
I couldn’t wait until fall…I craved pumpkin during the end of my pregnancy and it hasn’t gone away! I’ve been making the easiest pumpkin muffin recipe ever~ only 2 ingredients!
S.Malone says
I have a batch in the oven right now…but didn’t have chocolate chips, so I’m trying white. Cross your fingers that they turn out good!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
My daughters make these yummy muffins for our tailgate parties and they are always a huge hit. I do love that new twist you have on them…I will pass it on.
Blessings,
Linda
Tanya says
These look soooo good! And, what a cute gift idea 🙂
Holly says
Yum! I’m sooo pinning this!
Coley says
What an awesome gift idea! Cant wait to try it!
Scrappin' 4 ever says
These are so adorable! Great idea and can be adapted for other occasions such as Christmas. I am saving this idea, this recipe and pinning it! Happy Fall!
Maegan says
I cannot remember the last time my mom made those muffins! I’m going to hassle her on the phone tonight! 🙂
Cozy Little House says
So, SO cute!
Brenda
Laura says
Oh wow! Super cute and look yummy too! Great idea!
Heidiopia says
So so cute and they look DELISH!! Thanks for sharing the recipe ~ sure to become a new fave in my house, I think. 🙂
Heidi @ Show Some Decor
Jaimee says
These are so SO darling! Besides sounding absolutely delicious!! I’m going to share this on my crafty facebook page : )
Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com
Linda says
Such a cool idea…I will have to try these on my co-workers….I am the baker for the office and they all love it….so far!
Kristen - Dine & Dish says
Love things in a jar and these muffins are fantastic!
Mandy says
These are sooo cute and they look like they are DELICIOUS!
Confessions of a Stay at Home Mommy says
How sweet! I would love it if you would link this up to my Pumpkin Addicts Anonymous link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/09/pumpkin-addicts-anonymous-link-party.html
I hope to see you soon!
~Macy
Sarah says
Yum! Those look tasty!
Jessica @ Nuchey's Mommy says
OMG seriously…these are genious!You have just inspired me to go get the ingredients and make them!!! So cute in the jars…adorable
TidyMom says
you know I love these!!
I’m seriously in love with that orange burlap….where did you get that?
Thanks for linking up Kellie! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2011/fun-fall-food/ Have a great rest of the weekend!
mama marchand says
I’m pretty sure I just drooled a little from this post. 😉 DELISH!
Julie says
YUM! What a great idea!
Jennifer says
These look so yummy! I’m going to feature them on my blog on Friday. I hope you’ll stop by. Thanks for sharing!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
Jenn Erickson says
Not only are your jars beautiful to look at, but the contents are the perfect combination of fall flavors! I love the pumpkin/chocolate combination, and the cream cheese icing is pure bliss!
Congratulations on making “cut” at the CSI Project! I’m enjoying visiting the top 10, making new friends and picking up inspirations along the way!
New follower and fan,
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Andrea says
How cute and what a great idea. I printed the recipe and I am going to try tonight! YUM!!!
TheMoonAndMe says
OH MAN these look good.
mmmmm…thanks for sharing!
Kelly