Description
Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, fluffy, and loaded with chocolate chips. This simple, no-fuss recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes, delivering a classic homemade treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt, ensuring they are evenly combined for consistent flavor and texture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter. Tossing them in a little flour beforehand prevents them from sinking during baking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full for perfect rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the pan before serving. Enjoy fresh or store appropriately.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and avoid tough texture.
- Toss chocolate chips with a little flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Muffins can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
