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Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or dairy-free butter)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dairy-free chocolate chips)

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Flour: All-purpose flour provides the structure for the muffins, giving them the light, fluffy texture you love.

  • Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips melt into the batter and create pockets of gooey chocolate goodness throughout each muffin.

  • Butter: Butter adds richness and moisture to the muffins, helping to make them soft and tender. You can use a dairy-free alternative if preferred.

  • Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla extract adds depth to the flavor of the muffins and enhances the overall sweetness.

Instructions

Prepare the Muffin Batter:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent the muffins from sticking.

  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.

  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.

Add the Chocolate Chips:

  1. Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. This will ensure each muffin has plenty of chocolatey goodness.

Bake the Muffins:

  1. Transfer the Batter to the Muffin Tin: Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ of the way full.

  2. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve and Enjoy:

 

  1. Serve: Once the muffins have cooled, serve them with a cup of coffee, tea, or milk for the perfect treat. These muffins are also delicious on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or peanut butter.

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