From Super Moist Nutella Stuffed Banana Muffins to The Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe, I’ve made my fair share of muffins in the past.
I have to say, however, these chocolate chip muffins are one of my all-time favorites!
Tender, soft, fluffy muffins packed with pretty domed tops and tons of chocolate chips make the perfect breakfast in my opinion.
Are you a savory or sweet breakfast kind of person? If you like a sweet breakfast, you must make these muffins ASAP. Let me show you!
When you’re done making these delicious muffins, make my chocolate chip pancakes!
Ingredients You’ll Need
First things first, make sure all the ingredients are room temperature. This will ensure they all incorporate well together.
- Unsalted butter. A lot of recipes use oil but I personally recommend using butter. Unsalted butter gives these muffins such a rich, delicious flavor.
- Brown sugar + granulated sugar. Both of these sugars together sweeten these muffins beautifully. Brown sugar has molasses which gives these muffin a subtle toffee flavor. YUM!
- Egg. The binder that combines all our ingredients together.
- Buttermilk. Adds moisture and a soft, fluffy texture to these chooclate chip muffins. You can also use whole milk.
- All-purpose flour. My go-to flour is this one. It’s the most versatile flour especially for this muffin recipe.
- Baking powder + baking soda. Our leveaners which work together to give us those pretty domed tops!
- Salt. Our flavor enhancer. Salt always elevates flavors in baking recipes.
- Dark chocolate chips. You can use mini chocolate chips or regular milk chocolate chips too.
Recommended For This Recipe
Muffin Pan
I love this non stick muffin pan for muffins and even mini frittatas! The textured aluminum creates an even bake for whatever you are making.
How To Make Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Mix wet ingredients first. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together. Add egg and buttermilk. Mix together until well combined.
- Next, mix in the dry ingredients. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, leaving some to sprinkle on top.
- Rest the batter. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the mixture rest for at least 1 hour. If you want to get those pretty domes, do not skip this step.
- Transfer batter to the muffin tin. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each muffin cup 3/4 full.
- Get tall muffins! Place the muffin tin in the oven and immediately turn down the heat to 350ºF. The initial high heat activates the leaveners (baking soda/baking powder) to create those pretty domed muffins.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
What is the secret to making moist muffins?
I recommend using buttermilk as it adds moisture and makes muffins so tender. Also, don’t overmix the batter. It will be thick and it’s ok, that’s what you want!
How do I get those tall muffins tops on chocolate chip muffins?
Preheat the oven at 425ºF and immediately reduce the heat to 350ºF once the muffin tin goes into the oven.
The initial high heat activates the leaveners (baking soda/baking powder) to create those pretty domed muffins.
How long do chocolate chip muffins last?
Freshly baked muffins last 2 days at room temperature and up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container. Muffins can be stored frozen for up to 3 months.
How do I store chocolate chip muffins?
Let the muffins cool completely then transfer muffins to an airtight container with a paper towel. This will help the muffins stay fresh!
Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the mixture rest for at least 1 hour. If you want to get those pretty domes, do not skip this step.
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each muffin cup 3/4 full.
- Place the muffin tin in the oven and immediately turn down the heat to 350ºF. The initial high heat activates the leaveners (baking soda/baking powder) to create those pretty domed muffins.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool and serve. Enjoy!
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