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Pumpkin Choc Chip Muffins 南瓜巧克力满芬


Muffins again!  I happened to make these recently and since Pumpkin is the October theme for LTU,  I took the opportunity to join in the fun.   Not only are these muffins moist and delicious with the cranberries and choc chips, I just can't help admiring the golden hue of the pumpkin in these quick tea bread!








Recipe for Pumpkin Choc Chip Muffins  (adapted from 'here' with modification)


    Ingredients
  • 9 oz plain flour
  • 1.1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1.1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 oz butter
  • 6 oz caster sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 9.1/2 oz pumpkin puree
  • 100 gm black choc chips
  • 50 gm dried cranberries
Method
  1. Peel off the pumpkin and cut it into chunks.  Steam and mash the pumpkin while still warm.  Set aside.
  2. Sift flour with salt, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon.  Mix well.
  3. Beat butter with the sugar till smooth.
  4. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  5. Fold in the sifted flour alternating with the pumpkin puree till just mixed.  Add in the choc chips and cranberries.
  6. Using an ice cream spoon, scoop the batter into muffin cups.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg,C for 20 to 25 mins.  Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Yield :  15 muffins.


I'll be taking a short vacation and will resume posting in November.



I'm linking this post to the Little Thumbs Up event and for October, the theme is Pumpkin
jointly organised by  Zoe of  Bake for Happy Kids and  Mui Mui of  My Little Favourite DIY and hosted by  Eileen of  Eileen's Diary

Comments

  1. These pumpkin muffins with chocolate and cranberries look perfect, Cheah.
    Enjoy your vacation!
    Angie

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  2. beautiful ... tow words says it al , yummy ... delicious

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  3. Hi Cheah,

    I like baking muffins too... Always, nice, quick, easy and fuss free to bake :D

    I can see that your pumpkin chocolate chip cranberry muffins have a lot of hao liao in them :D

    Hope that you enjoy your break.

    Zoe

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    1. Ha, ha, my family love their muffins with plenty of 'liao'..... more wholesome, they said!

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  4. Good morning Cheah, These muffins look so pretty and delicious! Beautiful clicks too! Can I join you for breakfast?

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    1. Of course you can, Ann. Thanks for the encouragement!

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  5. Enjoy your holiday!!

    This cho pumpkin muffin look very nice. Yummy!

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  6. Hi Cheah, the pumpkin colour is so inviting and the cake liner match the muffin perfectly.

    Thanks for sharing this to LTU and enjoy your holiday.

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    1. You're most welcome and oh yes, I like the cake liners too, thanks to a friend!

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  7. Yummy! These muffins are just asking to be eaten :)

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    1. Yes, it'll be good if you can just grab them off the screen :)

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  8. Hi Soke Hah, these muffins look so good that I like to grab for one right away. I must bake these soon. Thanks for sharing this lovely muffin recipe.

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  9. Hi Soke Hah, great to be on holiday. Relax and enjoy yourself. I'll be on vocation too in November. Back in December.

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    1. Yes, we do need a holiday one way or another. Will grab the opportunity to enjoy myself :)

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  10. Cheah, I love this combination of pumpkins, cranberries and choc chips. These muffins must be delicious!

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  11. Wow! That looks so bright and beautiful! I like the paper cups too!

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  12. These look glorious. I am so loving the golden shade. Happy holidaying, Cheah ❤

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  13. Hi Cheah! Your muffin looks so delicious and tempting.
    I would like to try out your recipe.

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  14. hi cheah, these muffins sounds scrumptious to me with choc chips and cranberries! your garden must be a huge one as i see there's a pond there ..haha... enjoy your holidays, cheah!

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    1. Hi Lena, that's not the garden in my house.. ha, ha. It's a garden with ponds at a condominium in S'pore!

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  15. Looks delicious! I will try this too! Just saw Anncoo's version which looks so good!

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  16. Your pumpkin muffins look as beautiful as Anncoo ones. >o< Love especially the last picture. Your garden ?
    Kristy

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