These classic American chocolate chip muffins are soft, buttery and studded with melted chocolate in every bite — a timeless bake for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon treat. They come together with simple pantry ingredients and bake up beautifully golden. For more chocolate baking, try this Classic Chocolate Fondant and these Classic Dark Chocolate Brownies.
Ingredients
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 70 ml (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp) milk
- 1 egg
- 30 g (2 tbsp) chocolate chips
- Vanilla, to taste
- 60 g (1/4 cup) butter
Instructions
- Cream the butter with the sugar (all ingredients at room temperature), then add the egg, milk, salt and vanilla.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, mix the batter and fold in the chocolate (or nuts, dried fruit, etc.).
- Spoon into muffin cups and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes – keep an eye on your oven.
Tips
- Use room-temperature ingredients so the batter mixes smoothly and the muffins rise evenly.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added, or the muffins can turn dense.
- For muffin baking guidance, see Serious Eats.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 200 kcal, protein 8 g, fat 2 g, carbs 1 g.