Chocolate Chip Muffins
The ultimate comfort food, Chocolate Chip Muffins are fluffy, sweet, and packed with chocolate goodness. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these easy muffins will have you craving more. Make them today for a delightful treat!
Equipment
- Muffin pan
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This is crucial for ensuring that your muffins bake evenly and rise perfectly.
- Next, prepare your muffin pan. You can line each cup with cupcake liners or generously grease them with butter or cooking spray. This will help your muffins release easily after baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups of flour, ¾ cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda. Make sure there are no lumps for a smooth batter.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. Then add 1 cup of milk, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. It's okay if the batter is a little lumpy; overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
- Now it’s time to fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips. This is where the magic happens! The chocolate chips will melt slightly during baking, creating gooey pockets of chocolate.
- Fill each muffin cup with batter, about two-thirds full. This will allow the muffins to rise without overflowing.
- Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 18 to 22 minutes. The muffins are done when they spring back lightly when pressed in the center.
- Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for several minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Finally, store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Enjoy!
Notes
- Tip 1: Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Tip 2: Yes, you can freeze these muffins! Just let them cool completely, wrap them individually, and store in an airtight container.
- Tip 3: Enjoy them as a mid-afternoon snack with a glass of milk.
- Tip 4: Feel free to experiment by adding nuts or substituting different types of chocolate chips.
- Tip 5: For a delightful treat, warm up your muffins in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.