Description
These Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect balance of fluffy, moist, and indulgent. With pockets of melty chocolate chips throughout, these muffins are a classic treat that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a dessert. The light, airy texture and rich chocolate flavor make these muffins a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (if you like nuts in your muffins)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with non-stick spray.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be a little lumpy.
- Add the Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. This should make about 12 muffins.
- Bake the Muffins:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (with just a few crumbs, but no wet batter). You can also gently press the top of a muffin to check if it bounces back.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these warm with a cup of coffee or milk for a delicious treat!
Notes
- For a healthier twist, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- If you want extra chocolate flavor, you can fold in some mini chocolate chips in addition to the regular chips.
- To keep the muffins extra moist, avoid overbaking them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg