Description
This Easy Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe creates soft, fluffy muffins loaded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made using simple pantry staples and ready in under 30 minutes, these muffins are a family favorite and incredibly foolproof.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even leavening throughout the muffins.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a larger bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some to sprinkle on top for added chocolatey goodness and visual appeal.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them nearly full if you prefer bakery-style larger muffins. Sprinkle any remaining chocolate chips on top for a melty finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffin tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their texture and preventing sogginess.
Notes
- For bakery-style muffins, fill muffin cups nearly full for a domed top.
- Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution throughout the batter.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for an extra layer of warm flavor.
- Store muffins at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days to prolong freshness.
- Freeze muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
