Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins

These chocolate chip muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, with a lovely dome-shaped top. They’re quick to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. This recipe makes about 12 standard-sized muffins.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional topping: extra chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sugar for a crunchy top.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease the cups.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Fill the muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. Top with the remaining chocolate chips if using.
  8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve: Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips for Perfect Muffins

  • Do not overmix: Overmixing can make muffins dense. Stir until just combined.
  • Room temperature ingredients: Using room temperature butter, eggs, and milk helps create a tender, fluffy texture.
  • Chocolate chip variation: You can mix in dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even peanut butter chips for variety.

These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

 

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