Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Chocolate Muffin Recipes Chocolate Chip Muffins 4.4 (1,243) 1,031 Reviews 329 Photos These chocolate chip muffins are quick and easy to make and simply delicious! The tops of these muffins have a crunchy sugar crust for a lovely contrast of texture in each bite. Submitted by Janice Reesman Updated on March 13, 2024 Save Rate Print Share 329 329 329 329 329 Start your day in the sweetest way: With this chocolate chip muffin recipe! Chocolate Chip Muffin Ingredients These are the ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated chocolate chip muffin recipe at home: · Milk: This moist chocolate chip muffin recipe starts with milk.· Oil: Instead of butter, this recipe calls for a neutral oil (such as vegetable oil).· Egg: An egg lends moisture and acts as a binder, which means it helps hold the batter together.· Flour: All-purpose flour gives the batter structure.· Sugars: You'll need white and brown sugars for this sweet recipe.· Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the batter rise.· Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the muffins, but it won't make them taste salty.· Chocolate chips: Of course, you'll need chocolate chips! How to Make Chocolate Chip Muffins You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make chocolate chip muffins at home: 1. Mix the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredients in another.2. Make a well in the dry mixture, then pour in the wet mixture and stir.3. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Top with sugar.4. Bake the muffins until the top springs back when lightly pressed. How to Store Chocolate Chip Muffins Line an airtight container with paper towels, then arrange the muffins in a single layer. If you're worried about the muffins drying out, throw in a saltine cracker to absorb the excess moisture. Store at room temperature for up to four days. Learn more: Keep Muffins Crisp With This Genius Move Can You Freeze Chocolate Chip Muffins? You can freeze these chocolate chip muffins for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature or gently defrost the muffins in the microwave. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Fluffy and soft interior, crisp but not rock-hard exterior, and an even distribution of chocolate chips throughout the dessert — all great signs of a good muffin to me," according to derektallrecipes. "They were perfect for breakfast and we had some leftovers for the next day," says Jenna Yonts. "They came out very dense and fluffy! I love this recipe and I highly recommend it!!" "These are delicious," raves Samantha Campbell. "They're crumbly, but not too dry and still moist. The sugar makes a nice crust, but they melt in your mouth. Highly recommend! Mine made 11 cupcake-sized muffins." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Chocolate Chip Muffins 4.4 (1,243) Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 dozen Save Rate Print Share Ingredients ¾ cup milk ½ cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners. Combine milk, oil, and egg in a small bowl until well blended. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl, making a well in the center. Pour milk mixture into well and stir until batter is just combined; fold in chocolate chips. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Combine 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle on tops of muffins. Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin briefly, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or cool completely. Chocolate Chip Muffins. From the Editor This recipe was tested in our test kitchen and updated to increase the amount of oil, decrease the baking powder, and reduce the sugar sprinkled on top of the muffins. The original recipe called for 1/3 cup of oil and 3 teaspoons baking powder. Please note that the ingredient amounts on the video will differ from this updated recipe. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 249 Calories 10g Fat 38g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 249 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Sodium 233mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 20g Protein 4g 7% Calcium 96mg 7% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 94mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved