These bakery-style chocolate muffins are rich, moist, fluffy, and packed with melty chocolate chips in every bite. They’re easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease the pan.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
- Milk
- Vegetable oil
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
Step 4: Make the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Tip: Do not overmix—the muffins will stay softer and fluffier.
Step 5: Fill the Muffin Cups
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style finish.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy warm with a glass of milk.
- Serve with coffee or hot chocolate.
- Add a little butter while they’re still warm for an extra indulgent treat.
💡 Tips for Perfect Chocolate Muffins
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- For extra gooey muffins, use chocolate chunks instead of chips.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
