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.
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
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
mix this part into another bowl
Then mix both bowls together and spoon into muffin pan.
Bake on 350 degrees for 30 minutes
But last year ~ I decided to put a twist on this old fave. By adding some classic cream cheese frosting inbetween the layers of the muffins. I smacked my knee a few times while devouring eating these last year. It’s the perfect combo. There’s no question about it.
Here’s the low down ~
cupcake jar toppers by Tweedle Dee Designs
There’s no question about it.
1st day of Fall, pumpkin, cream cheese ~ what could be better?
HAPPY FALL Y’ALL!
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These are super cute! Happy Fall to you!
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…
Oh my yum! I’m on my way over…I wish!;) And of course they are beautifully packaged! So cute. Happy Fall! xoxo
okay, seriously? those look AMAZING. that’s one of the best traditions ever. your kids are going to LOVE you.
Love the tradition. They look wonder-fall! Love the presentation!
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!
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!
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
These look soooo good! And, what a cute gift idea
Yum! I’m sooo pinning this!
What an awesome gift idea! Cant wait to try it!
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!
I cannot remember the last time my mom made those muffins! I’m going to hassle her on the phone tonight!
So, SO cute!
Brenda
Oh wow! Super cute and look yummy too! Great idea!
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
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
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!
Love things in a jar and these muffins are fantastic!
These are sooo cute and they look like they are DELICIOUS!
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
Yum! Those look tasty!
OMG seriously…these are genious!You have just inspired me to go get the ingredients and make them!!! So cute in the jars…adorable
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!
I’m pretty sure I just drooled a little from this post.
DELISH!
YUM! What a great idea!
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
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!
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How cute and what a great idea. I printed the recipe and I am going to try tonight! YUM!!!
OH MAN these look good.
mmmmm…thanks for sharing!
Kelly