Chocolate Ricotta Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
5. Allow muffins to cool in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Ricotta cheese is a traditional Italian ingredient, and adds a unique texture and flavor to these muffins.
• You can use any type of chocolate chips for these muffins, including white, dark, bittersweet, or semi-sweet.
• These muffins make a great snack, breakfast, or dessert.