Description

Indulge in rich, chocolate muffins bursting with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips. With a moist, tender crumb and a deep cocoa flavor, these bakery-style treats are perfect for beginners. Enjoy the comforting aroma and taste of freshly baked chocolate muffins anytime.

Ingredients

Scale

1¾ cups all-purpose flour ((210g))
⅔ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder ((66g))
1 cup granulated sugar ((200g))
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs (room temperature)
¾ cup sour cream (room temperature (180g))
½ cup whole milk (room temperature (120ml))
½ cup vegetable oil ((120ml))
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided (360g))

Instructions

Begin by preheating the oven to 425ºF and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until everything is well mixed.
Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just mixed, leaving some flour streaks. Incorporate 1 ⅔ cups (300g) of the chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into each muffin cup, filling them nearly to the top, and sprinkle the remaining ⅓ cup (60g) of chocolate chips on top.
Start baking at 425ºF for 6 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350ºF and bake for an additional 14-16 minutes, or until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

TECHNIQUE TIP: To achieve fluffy muffins, avoid overmixing the batter and gently fold the ingredients until just combined.

STORAGE: Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer shelf life.

SUBSTITUTION: Swap vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor if preferred.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 443 kcal
Sugar: 29 g
Sodium: 313 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg