Chocolate Chip Muffins
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A kid favorite, these chocolate chip muffins taste like chocolate chip cookies in muffin form.
These rich chocolate chip muffins are a favorite in my comfort food bag of tricks, right alongside chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip scones. They’re the perfect treat to whip up when someone has a rough day or the weather is dreary. You can mix the batter by hand in just 10 minutes — and the muffins are out of the oven 20 minutes later, ready to make everyone smile!
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“Moist, delicious, and the perfect amount of chocolate chips — I couldn’t keep my kids and husband away from them!!”
What You’ll Need To Make Chocolate Chip Muffins
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and volume to the muffins. Measure by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off to ensure accuracy.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Act as leavening agents helping the muffins rise.
- Melted Butter: Adds richness and flavor to the muffins.
- Granulated Sugar and Light Brown Sugar: Sweetens the muffins and contributes to their soft, moist texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor profile, giving a hint of sweetness and depth.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and provide structure and moisture.
- Sour Cream: Adds moisture and tenderness to the muffins
- Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Infuse the muffins with bursts of chocolate flavor. Mini morsels are used as they are less likely to sink to the bottom of the muffins during baking.
- Turbinado Sugar: Adds a crunchy texture and caramelized sweetness to the muffin tops.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-By-Step Instructions
To begin, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
Whisk in the eggs, then add the sour cream.
Whisk until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients.
Whisk until evenly combined, then add the chocolate chips.
Stir until evenly mixed.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan, filling the muffin cups about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining chocolate chips, followed by the coarse sugar.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until domed and golden brown.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. The muffins are best enjoyed fresh on the same day, but leftovers will keep well in a covered container for a few days. The muffins can also be frozen for 3 to 4 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
The muffins are best enjoyed fresh on the same day, but leftovers will keep well in a covered container for a few days. (To refresh individual muffins, warm in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.)
Sure, they freeze nicely! The muffins can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw for 3 to 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap individual muffins in aluminum foil and place in a preheated 350°F oven until warm.
Yep, it’s perfectly fine to use Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream with no other modifications. In fact, many recipes, like these banana chocolate chip muffins, specify that you can use either sour cream or Greek yogurt in the batter.
You can use brown sugar as a substitute for turbinado or sanding sugar. It will achieve a similar crunchy, slightly caramelized texture on the muffin toppings.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Heaping ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus about 3 tablespoons more for sprinkling on top
- About 1½ tablespoons coarse sugar, such as turbinado or sanding sugar, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk in the eggs, followed by the sour cream. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until evenly combined. Stir in ⅔ cup of the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan, filling the muffin cups about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining chocolate chips, followed by the coarse sugar. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until domed and golden brown. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. The muffins are best enjoyed fresh on the same day, but leftovers will keep well in a covered container for a few days. (To refresh individual muffins, warm in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.)
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The muffins can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw for 3 to 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap individual muffins in aluminum foil and place in a preheated 350°F oven until warm.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 348
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Sugar: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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I would like to ask, why should we add the sour cream?
Hi Doxene, the sour cream helps with the leavening and adds moisture to the muffins. Hope you enjoy if you make them!
Best homemade muffins ever!
1st time ever making homeade Muffins. My son asked if we had muffin mix on the pantry & we did not. So I googled & landed here. I had enough mix to fill 12 ct pan full & baked 21 mins & they look gorgeous!! More importantly taste so good!! I had just 2/3 c choc chips so I chopped 8 kisses up to sprinkle on top with loose brown sugar. Definitely making again!! Tysm Happy Winter break from FL!
Making these this evening and I double-checked the recipe, and did add in all the ingredients properly. They’re still in the oven – hopefully they turn out okay! The batter was SO thick. Almost like cookies dough so I added a little milk at the end. Did anyone else have this problem? I didn’t substitute any ingredients but questioned the amount of flour when the batter was so thick! Also, I’m going to end up with 18 large, which may be okay if they’re awesome, haha.
I was a lil worried .Batter was thick, I filled 12 ct pan to the max top & ended up with jumbo top muffins!! Perfect consistency IMO & family just wiped em all out!! Saving this recipe for sure!
Yes, I had the same problem. I added a small amount of milk.
Great chocolate chip muffins! Quick and easy to make. This recipe is a keeper!
I had to make egg free muffins for my daughter’s kindergarten and I used 1/2 cup of apple sauce instead of eggs, turned out wonderful and kids loved it.
Thank you!!
These are FANTASTIC! I sprayed the pan well and the muffins literally slipped out. They were moist and just the perfect texture and taste. I just know I can come here to OUAC and not worry about making your recipes. Always a winner with us!
Delicious! Soft and fluffy just like at a bakery!
I sprayed a 9″ X 13″ pan, followed the recipe but added dollops of swirled nutella in the batter… baked for 32 mins exactly and this cake was to die for. A definite keeps! Thanks Jen👍
Great taste but the first time in 30 years baking that I couldn’t effortlessly get them out of the muffin tray. They’ve all stuck. I’ll definitely make it again but in paper muffin forms.
I just made them today… sprayed the pan well and they effortlessly popped our after 10 mins of cooling in the pan!
My family loves these muffins! They are light, fluffy and moist and simply perfect! Question for you…I will be traveling to Colorado in May for a girls’ weekend with some friends and want to make these for everyone. What do I need to adjust for the high altitude?
Glad your family likes these! I don’t have experience baking at high altitudes so, unfortunately, I don’t have any wisdom to share – I’m sorry! You may find these tips helpful though.
Hello!
These muffins look wonderful! If I wanted to sub half the melted butter for oil what would be the correct measurements to use for butter and oil? Thank you so much!
Michele
Hi Michele, I would use 1/4 cup of butter and 1/4 cup oil. Please LMK how they turn out!
Thanks so much !!!
Appreciate it
ox
Tried this for the 1st attempt and its also my 1st attempt to bake as a beginner home baker. As the recipe is for 12 muffins, I actually reduced the ingredients by half for 6 muffins instead and it turns out all good. The muffins were delicious and moist…