π« Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
π Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour πΎ
- Β½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder π«
- 1 cup sugar π₯
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ΒΌ tsp salt π§
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs π₯
- 1 cup milk π₯
- Β½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter π§
- 1 tsp vanilla extract β¨
Chocolate
- 1 cup chocolate chips π«
- Extra chocolate chips for topping π
π©βπ³ Step-by-Step Instructions
1οΈβ£ Prepare the Oven & Muffin Tray
β‘οΈ Preheat oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F) π₯
β‘οΈ Line a muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease the tray.
2οΈβ£ Mix the Dry Ingredients π«
β‘οΈ In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour πΎ
- Cocoa powder π«
- Sugar π₯
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt π§
β‘οΈ Mix until evenly combined.
π‘ Sifting the cocoa powder helps avoid lumps and gives smoother muffins.
3οΈβ£ Combine the Wet Ingredients π₯£
β‘οΈ In another bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs π₯
- Milk π₯
- Oil or melted butter π§
- Vanilla extract β¨
β‘οΈ Stir until smooth and creamy.
4οΈβ£ Make the Batter π«β¨
β‘οΈ Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
β‘οΈ Gently fold everything together using a spatula until just combined.
β‘οΈ Do not overmix β the batter should stay slightly thick and fluffy.
β‘οΈ Fold in the chocolate chips. π«π
π‘ Overmixing can make muffins dense instead of soft.
5οΈβ£ Fill the Muffin Cups π§
β‘οΈ Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling each about ΒΎ full.
β‘οΈ Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style look. β¨π«
6οΈβ£ Bake to Perfection π₯
β‘οΈ Bake for 18β22 minutes until the tops are puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
β‘οΈ The muffins should look rich, dark, and beautifully cracked on top. π
β‘οΈ Let them cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
π½οΈ Serving Ideas
Enjoy these muffins with:
- β Coffee
- π₯ Cold milk
- π¨ Vanilla ice cream
- π Fresh berries
Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or late-night chocolate cravings! π«β¨
β FAQs
Q: Can I use dark chocolate chips?
A: Yes! Dark chocolate adds an even richer flavor. π«
Q: Can I freeze these muffins?
A: Absolutely! Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. βοΈ
Q: How do I keep muffins moist?
A: Avoid overbaking and store them in a sealed container once cooled. π§