Chocolate Chip Muffins
Soft, sweet, and filled with melty chocolate chips, these muffins are a cozy classic you’ll find yourself baking again and again. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat, they’re simple to make and yield bakery-quality results straight from your own kitchen.
📋 Ingredients (Makes 12 Muffins)
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butter, softened | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Milk | ½ cup |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 1 cup |
🧁 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5️⃣ Mix Wet & Dry
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in two additions, alternating with the milk. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
6️⃣ Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly incorporated.
7️⃣ Fill Muffin Cups
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
8️⃣ Bake
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9️⃣ Cool & Enjoy
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
