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Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

4.9 from 53 reviews

These Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delicious and moist treat, featuring a perfect balance of sweet chocolate chips and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with a combination of yogurt and melted butter, these muffins have a tender crumb and rich flavor, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (280 g)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¾ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup white sugar (150 g)
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 cup plain yogurt, full fat preferred (250 g)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Add-ins

  • 1 and ½ cups chocolate chips (265 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until the mixture is uniform in color and evenly combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, and eggs together until smooth and thoroughly mixed.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixes: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl using a large spatula, mixing gently until most of the dry ingredients are incorporated but the batter is still slightly lumpy to avoid overmixing.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the batter evenly, stirring slowly to distribute them throughout.
  6. Fill muffin tin: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each almost to the top for nice full muffins.
  7. Bake muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the muffin tops turn golden brown around the edges.
  8. Cool muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully run a thin knife around each to release them. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and light.
  • Use full-fat yogurt for best moist texture, but low-fat yogurt can be substituted.
  • Chocolate chips can be swapped for nuts or dried berries for variation.
  • Muffins are best eaten within 2 days or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt and butter with plant-based alternatives.

Keywords: Chocolate Chip Muffins, Muffin Recipe, Breakfast Muffins, Easy Muffin Recipe, Homemade Muffins, Sweet Muffins