Description
These chocolate chip muffins are a little slice of comfort in every bite. Soft, fluffy, and dotted with gooey chocolate chips, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. They’re simple enough to make on a busy weekday but special enough to impress at a brunch gathering. With this recipe, you’ll get bakery-quality muffins without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or oil)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling 2/3 full, and top with reserved chips.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder.
- Use a cookie scoop for even muffins.
- Serve slightly warm for gooey chocolate perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg