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Chocolate Chip Muffins

These chocolate chip muffins combine a tender crumb with a crisp top, delivering a bakery-quality treat at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour For a nuttier profile, substitute up to ½ cup with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder The secret to those proud, high-domed tops.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Works with the sour cream for extra lift and tenderness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness and enhances chocolate flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon Optional but amplifies the chocolate without tasting spiced.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Creates balance of sweetness and helps with moisture retention.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted Provides richness; let cool slightly before adding.
  • 0.5 cup sour cream Ensures incredible moisture; Greek yogurt is a substitute.
  • 0.5 cup whole milk Stay with unsweetened plant-based options if using alternatives.
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Amplifies the chocolate flavor.
The Star Ingredient
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Use a mix of regular and mini chips for best distribution.
Optional Topping
  • 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar Creates a crisp, sparkly top.
  • 0.33 cups additional chocolate chips For visual appeal and extra chocolate pockets.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring eggs, milk, and sour cream to room temperature (≈ 30 minutes). Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (optional). Toss 1 tablespoon of this mix with chocolate chips to prevent sinking.
Mixing
  1. Melt butter and let cool slightly, then whisk with sugar until lightened (≈ 45 seconds).
  2. Add eggs one at a time, whisk in sour cream, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Pour wet over dry ingredients; use a spatula to fold gently. Stop when small flour streaks remain.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips (reserve ¼ cup for topping). Cover and let batter rest for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Fill muffin cups ≈ 90% full. Top with reserved chips and turbinado sugar.
  2. Bake for 7 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake an additional 15–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  3. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use the spoon-and-level method for accurate flour measurement. Let muffins rest for at least 30 minutes before baking for a better dome.