Chocolate muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Here’s a recipe for Chocolate Muffins that are rich, moist, and loaded with chocolate flavor:
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil (or melted butter), eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks if using.
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Fill Muffin Cups:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate muffins! They’re great on their own or with a cup of coffee or milk.
