Description
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves are moist, warmly spiced, and packed with sweet mini chocolate chips, perfect for a cozy fall dessert or snack. Easy to make and delightful to enjoy, these mini loaves blend the flavors of pumpkin and spices with a touch of chocolate for a classic seasonal treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line three mini loaf pans (each 5.75×3 inches) to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until well combined for an even distribution of spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the vegetable oil with both granulated and brown sugars until thoroughly mixed and slightly creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the loaves tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly throughout the loaves.
- Divide and Bake: Evenly divide the batter among the prepared mini loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring easy removal and preventing sogginess.
Notes
- Store the mini loaves in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
- You can freeze the mini loaves for up to 2 months; wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.
- Regular-sized chocolate chips can be used if mini chips are unavailable.
- Consider adding chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of a mini loaf)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
