These moist chocolate muffins are a chocolate lover's dream. They are incredibly fluffy, moist, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, dessert, or as a sweet snack, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings. With a hint of vanilla and a sprinkling of chocolate chips, they are irresistible. This recipe is easy to follow and requires common pantry ingredients. So, let's get baking and treat yourself to these heavenly chocolate muffins!
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Top each muffin with a few extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
