Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bacon Muffins here!
What? No fun-size candy bars? No scary ghost story? No witch’s cauldron? No spooky tale of a shy 7th grade girl showing up to a Halloween party dressed as a little old lady, padded with pillows, sporting a gray wig and saggy stockings; only to be greeted at the door by her friend, and said friend’s high school age brother, and his high school age friends, very much NOT in costume?
I mean…is that what you expected to get today? Oh no – that’s too scary! Trust me, I know! On this day, every year, I do what I can to forget. I seek comfort. Comfort, with the hopes of banishing once and for all that ghost of Halloween-past. That rascal of a ghost that gave me (yes, I am that 7th grader…) one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.
How did I not know that it wasn’t a costume party? I guess that detail slipped through the cracks. The invite came from a friend who lived in another town, who I hadn’t seen in ages, and rarely spoke to. I accepted her invite and started planning my costume as soon as we hung up.
Why wouldn’t I think it was a costume party? (Right?) Of course, when I arrived, my friend, who clearly felt embarrassed for me, did however ask, “Why would you think it was a costume party?”
Ugg.
Anyway…that was the year – the year of the little old lady – when my feelings for Halloween quickly shifted from l-o-v-e to y-i-k-e-s. Who can blame me?
I certainly could’ve used a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bacon Muffin or two on that fateful night.
I mean…is there anything that a yummy pumpkin-inspired baked good can’t do to help cheer up a person?
Well, sometimes pumpkin alone is not enough. Sometimes we need to pull out the big guns…
Bacon.
Does the trick, every time!
Yep, take that little old lady…
Buon Appetito!
PrintPumpkin Chocolate Chip Bacon Muffins
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 38 mins
- Yield: 24 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Jones Dairy Farm Dry-Aged Bacon, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 15 oz. pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 2 heaping cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook bacon pieces until crispy. When done, remove from pan and place on a paper-towel lined plate. Set aside.
- Line a regular sized muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
- Slowly add flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix well.
- Fold in chocolate chips and bacon.
- Fill muffin cups to just full.
- Bake for 16 – 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 – 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
{This post is sponsored by Jones Dairy Farm but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.}
Have a safe & happy Halloween, my friends!
CIAO!
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mira says
I can’t believe I did not eat as much candy as I wanted this Hallowen! But I sure can have like 3 of these muffins! They look awesome!
Annie says
Thanks, Mira!! 🙂
Kari says
That is so weird that it wouldn’t be a costume party, I mean why on earth wouldn’t it be a costume party, especially at that age!?! Anyways good thing there’s always the big guns to pull out, I agree that a pumpkin muffins solves a lot, but adding some bacon… well that’s just plain genius!
Annie says
Exactly! Just bring on the muffins! Thanks, friend!! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
My question for all those little kids in your past is, “WHO in their right mind has a party on Halloween that ISN’T a costume party?!” COOL kids wear costumes on Halloween!! Take that little ya lil rascals. 😉 Lol. Anyways, so you know I’m not the biggest fan of pumpkin, but these muffins have me like WHOA, Annie!!! I mean if anything can get me to like pumpkin it is THESE muffins!! Bacon and chocolate chips? My goodness food graciousness!! These look nothing short of amazing, my friend! Cheers – to costumes, may they always be cool. xoxo
Annie says
Hahaha! YAAAAS! Where were you 40 years ago? Don’t answer that! 😉 I could have used you!!! Right?! That’s what I thought!! Who has a Halloween party with no costumes? Now I know you’re not a fan of pumpkin – so I’m feeling pretty special to have you show up and comment on a pumpkin post! Thank you, my dear!! xo
sibel says
These cupcakes look perfect for Autumn! Seriously…they look amazing. Thanks for this recipe!
Annie says
Thank you, Sibel!! I appreciate that! 🙂
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
Such a sad story! It makes my heart go out to you and my kids who are going through those adolescent years now. Muffins make everything better right? Especially with bacon and chocolate! Lovely photos!
Annie says
Isn’t it funny how certain things stay with us? Which actually is a very good thing, right? It allows us to empathize with the kids in our lives as they go through things…like we all do. Thanks for stopping by with a sweet note, my friend!
Robin Botie says
This sounds like the perfect one-“pot” breakfast for November. Pumpkin and bacon AND chocolate! Whoa – this one could be dangerous. Beautifully dangerous. Yow!
Annie says
Definitely a one pot breakfast that’s beautifully dangerous! I like that! Thanks, my friend!
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cttage says
I’m so sorry to hear about your seventh grade experience 🙂 I thought I was the only one that still had embarrassing moments that I cringe at from my youth. I thought we were supposed to be able to get over these by now but some of those moments still give me a pit in my stomach when I think about them, LOL , such is life I guess. But these muffins would sure make me feel better about any bad memory I had growing up I just love the addition of bacon!! Wonderful! Take care.
Annie says
Oh, none of us are alone in this! You show me the 7th grader who makes it out without an embarrassing moment and I’ll eat my shirt! We all have tales to tell! Thanks for stopping by with a kind word, my friend!! Take care! 🙂
Amanda says
In 6th grade on Halloween day we were allowed to dress up at school. My mom had me watching old movies since I was small (which I’m now grateful for, but wasn’t on that particular day). So I begged and begged to dress up as Scarlett O’Hara. My mom sewed the huge dress with a hula hoop inside. I went to school thinking I’d be cool, but had no idea that the other kids were not also versed in classic films. I was pointed and giggled at all day. I wanted to crawl under a rock a disappear, but now I find it hilarious. ?
These muffins! Pumpkin, chocolate, AND bacon? Who needs mini candy bars when these are around?!
Annie says
Oh my! I love that she made that for you! I bet it was gorgeous! Those gosh darn kids! But now we can laugh! Thanks for sharing your adorable story – I was thinking I can’t be the only one!! hehehehe! 🙂
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
Oh my goodness – that is awful, Annie. 7th grade shame is something that stays with you forever – I know I’ve been there! As for these gorgeous muffins – they look wonderful! Happy Halloween!
Annie says
Isn’t it funny the things that stay with us? I certainly laugh at it now – but boy, that was a doozy! Thank you, my friend!! 🙂
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Oh no! How awful for you! That sounds like the worst Halloween ever! You really do need to up the stakes with bacon to get over that memory! These muffins look like the perfect way to forget!
Annie says
Hahahah! Oh yeah!! Already forgotten! 😉 Thanks, friend!!
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
That story made me sad. I can remember we once were invited to a pool party when we first moved down here in San Diego. We had our towels, shorts, music player and food… when we pulled up to the house at the beach I guess the valet service should have been a clue. When we knocked on the door and were greeted by the host we knew we were in trouble. I think everyone there was dressed for the Kentucky Derby, fancy schmancy and with not one of them intending to ever hit the pool or beach. Could we just leave and die now I thought. We stayed and to this day everyone remembers us. Oh well. I can laugh now. But methinks these lovlies would cheer me up! Chocolate and bacon, sign me up for a baker’s dozen!
Annie says
Oh no! So you can identify!! There’s no doubt in my mind that everyone there was jealous that they weren’t in their trunks and suits, too! Hey – what can I say? We know how to have fun! 🙂 Thanks, my friend! Happy Halloween!!
Harriet Emily says
Yum yum yum, pumpkin and chocolate is such a great combination! Delicious recipe! Thank you for sharing! <3
Annie says
Thank you, Harriet! It gets a triple YUM from me too! 🙂
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
Hahaha! Bummer for you at the time, but you can at least chuckle about it now, right 😉 ? No worries. I dressed up this weekend and had friends over and I was the only one dressed. Now, I didn’t tell them I was dressing up so…..but, I honestly didn’t mind. You must have been the cutest little old lady, though!! Would have loved to see that. Now, these muffins…Annie!! Pumpkin AND chocolate…AND bacon??? Girl, I love it. Love that sweet and savory/salty combo and these are just screaming for me to eat them 😀 If you passed these out, I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else 😉 Happy Halloween, my friend.! xoxo
Annie says
I know! To think about it now is great – but at the time! Oh mannn – and I had nothing to change into! Pretty sure I took the wig off and pillows out, I’m actually dying right now thinking about it! Hysterical! Is there anything better than sweet and savory together? I think not! Thanks, lovely! xoxo
Summer says
So enticing ♥
Annie says
Thank you, Summer! 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Sounds like you could have absolutely used on of these muffins Annie! So glad you brought out the big guns with the bacon! We all know these would be delicious anyway, but bacon just makes everything in life a little better! Happy Halloween!
Annie says
You betcha! A whole tin! 😉 Thanks, Mary Ann!!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Those muffins are gorgeous, Annie! Love the flavors and their perfect domed shape with the yummy chocolate chips bursting out! I don’t have any ghost of Halloween past to share, never celebrated Halloween in Italy where I grew up. But I’m with you on the memory of some embarrassing moment haunting you even years later 🙂 . Rest assured you’ve redeemed yourselves with your wonderful blog! 😉
Annie says
Thank you, Nicoletta! Hahaha! It’s so funny – I’ve had plenty of embarrassing moments – but that one just might take the cake! Glad I can laugh now… 🙂
Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com says
oooof. that must have been a punch in the gut! i would never wear a costume again!! but you’ve emerged victorious with these muffins. bacon and chocolate is everything I want on Halloween, no costume needed!
Annie says
Hahaha! Oh – you know it was! It’s a memory that will go down in history as one of the best-worst moments! Thanks, friend!! 🙂
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I had to do a double take – Annie, this is a first for me – I’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying bacon in a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin before and now am drooling! I’m thinking one (or 6) of these would most definitely chase away not only those mishaps of Halloweens-past, but all-seasons-past!
Annie says
That little bit of salty crunch from the bacon change the entire experience of the pumpkin muffin! Thanks, my friend!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I think these muffins are definitely better than any spooky story or treat! I LOVE that you added bacon to these, Annie! I wish I could reach through my screen and grab them all. Looks SO good and so creative, too!
Annie says
Thanks, Gayle! Everything’s better with bacon! 🙂