Soft Chocolate Chip Muffins
Easy 5-ingredient homemade soft chocolate chip muffins with a tender crumb and melty chocolate pockets. Perfect for quick snacks or cozy breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Total Time: 28-32 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (180ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together with the vanilla extract until just blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips carefully, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The tops should be golden but soft to the touch.
- Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better texture. Tent muffins with foil after 15 minutes if they brown too quickly. Reserve some chocolate chips to sprinkle on top for a glossy finish. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute milk with plant-based milk and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 3
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