Churro Style Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar
These tender pumpkin muffins combine the warm spices of fall with mini chocolate chips and a sweet cinnamon sugar topping reminiscent of churros. The sour cream adds moisture while pumpkin puree provides natural sweetness and vibrant color. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or holiday gatherings, these muffins offer the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie in handheld form with an irresistible crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven and line 12 muffin cups with liners or spray tin with cooking spray
- 2
Beat sour cream, oil, eggs and vanilla until well combined
- 3
Stir in pumpkin, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
- 4
Slowly add flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips, stirring until well combined
- 5
Fill liners half full with batter
- 6
Mix sugar and cinnamon in small bowl
- 7
Sprinkle tops of muffins with cinnamon sugar mixture
- 8
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
- 9
Remove and let cool before serving
Tips
Use foil liners for best results, or spray paper liners with cooking spray to prevent sticking
Fill muffin cups only half full to prevent overflow and ensure even baking
Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in center - it should come out clean
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week
Can be made 1 day ahead and stored covered at room temperature
Best served at room temperature as directed
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill muffin cups to avoid overflow and uneven baking
Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough muffins
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of mini?
Yes, regular chocolate chips work fine but mini chips distribute more evenly throughout the muffins.
How long do these muffins keep?
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week for best quality.
Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes, wrap individually and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.