Description
Whipping up these chocolate muffins delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen. Chocolate lovers will savor each rich, tender bite that feels like a warm hug from an old friend.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or cooking spray.
- Sift 1 ¾ cups flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk ¾ cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a separate medium bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully fold ¾ cup chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling each approximately ⅔ full.
- Optional: Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes at 375°F, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes after removing from the oven.
- Transfer muffins to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For ultra-moist muffins, avoid overmixing the batter, which can make them tough and dense.
- Swap buttermilk with regular milk mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar if you don’t have buttermilk on hand.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried cherries, or different chocolate chip varieties to customize your muffins.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg