Got a bag of chocolate chips? Let’s make Chocolate Chip Muffins! These muffins are tall and moist, with an ample muffin top sprinkled with crunchy sugar. Each bite has a bit of rich chocolate amid the fluffy muffin texture. They’re every bit as delicious as they look! These went over well with our family and friends (and how could they not: they’re basically cupcakes!). Here’s the keys to baking up bakery-style muffins everyone will love.
Ingredients in chocolate chip muffins
There’s one thing we believe about muffins over here: they should have tall, golden brown muffin tops! This chocolate chip muffins recipe has just the right amount of flour and baking powder for a high rise: no one wants a stubby cake that barely rises above the liner. These have just the right mix of ingredients: and you may have all of them already on hand. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:
All-purpose flourGranulated sugarBaking powder, cinnamon, and saltEggVanilla extractVegetable oil: oil makes extremely moist muffins (plus, you don’t have to melt butter!)Greek yogurt or sour cream: Another key to moist muffins! It really makes a difference; don’t substitute hereMilkChocolate chipsTurbinado sugar: this chunky sugar makes a crunchy topping
Tips for baking chocolate chip muffins
This muffins recipe comes together quickly: mix the dries, mix the wets, then bake! There are only a few things to keep in mind when it comes to this recipe.
Mini chocolate chips are recommended! Or use regular or a mix. Interestingly, mini chips are perfect for this recipe because they add the perfect distribution of chocolate and a fun look. But you can use standard chocolate chips too! Or a mix of the two. We used standard here, but love using mini when we have them on hand.Resist the urge to overmix. Overmixing muffin batter can cause holes in the crumb and a denser texture. Mix just until the streaks of flour disappear.Baking at 400 degrees makes a taller muffin. Our favorite temperature for baking muffins is 400 degrees Fahrenheit (versus 350 which is standard). It makes a taller and fluffier muffin: and it’s quicker to bake!
Storage info
How to store these chocolate chip muffins? We like storing them at room temperature since they taste even moister and most delicious. But you can prolong storage in a refrigerator or freezer:
Room temperature: Store at room temperature for 3 to 4 in a sealed container. This keeps in the moisture and the muffins are even softer after storage. Refrigerator: These muffins store well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week (or more)! Let them stand at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.Freeze: Freeze in a sealable container and store up to 3 months.
Variations on chocolate chip muffins
Want a few other ways to make a chocolate chip muffin? There are lots of variations that make a deliciously chocolaty muffin using different muffin batters. Here are a few places to start:
Add banana for Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Go for Chocolate Banana Muffins and add 1 cup chocolate chips for double chocolateMake Best Zucchini Muffins and add 1 cup chips for zucchini chocolate chipOpt for Pumpkin Spice Muffins and 1 cup chips for pumpkin chocolate chip
More muffin recipes
Want more ideas for muffin flavors? There are so many variations on this classic baked good. Here are a few more muffin recipes you might enjoy:
Try our fan favorite Healthy Banana Muffins made in a blender or classic Banana MuffinsOpt for Classic Blueberry Muffins or Lemon Blueberry MuffinsGo for Strawberry Muffins with cream cheese, or Lemon Poppy Seed MuffinsBake a batch of Easy Chocolate MuffinsGrab Applesauce Muffins or Apple Muffins with StreuselTry Healthy Blueberry Muffins or Cranberry Orange Muffins
This chocolate chip muffins recipe is…
Vegetarian. 5 from 1 review
