These easy white chocolate chip muffins are a perfect treat for breakfast or snack time. The muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with sweet white chocolate chips in every bite. They are simple to make and require only a few basic ingredients. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, you'll love this delightful recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter may be lumpy.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids but doesn't contain any cocoa solids.
The concept of muffins originated in Britain and the term 'muffin' originally referred to a type of bread.
White chocolate chips add a creamy sweetness to these muffins and enhance their flavor.