Molten Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins.

Ingredients:

For the Molten Chocolate:

• 1 egg, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3.2 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons melted salted butter

For the Muffins:

• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or salted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup pumpkin butter
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Make the Molten Chocolate: In a bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, and chopped chocolate until smooth. Set aside.
3. Make the Muffin Batter: In a separate bowl, combine the coconut oil/butter, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, pumpkin butter, and pumpkin puree. Mix until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Assemble the Muffins:
   • Spoon half of the muffin batter into each muffin liner.
   • Add a teaspoon of the molten chocolate to the center of each muffin.
   • Top with the remaining batter.
   • Optionally, swirl the batter to create a marbled effect.
   • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
• The molten chocolate will set as the muffins cool, creating a gooey center.
• If you want a more intense chocolate flavor, increase the amount of chocolate in the filling.

Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Molten Lava Muffins!