Rich Chocolate Muffins Recipe 🧁🍫

These indulgent muffins are perfect for chocolate lovers, offering a deep cocoa flavor and a moist, fudgy texture. Whether for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, they’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup buttermilk (or make your own: see tip below)
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Line a muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it with nonstick spray.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Stir in the sugar until evenly combined.

3. Whisk the Wet Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

• Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
• Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix to ensure tender muffins.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Fill the Muffin Pan

• Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.

6. Bake

• Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

7. Cool and Serve

• Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Enjoy warm or at room temperature with your favorite beverage!

Tips for Success

1. High-Quality Cocoa: Use premium unsweetened cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor.
2. Homemade Buttermilk: Mix ¾ cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes, and use as a substitute.
3. Don’t Overmix: Stir just until the ingredients are combined to keep the muffins soft and tender.
4. Extra Chocolatey: Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking for a bakery-style look.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

• Rich Flavor: Deep chocolate taste perfect for satisfying cravings.
• Versatile: Great as a morning treat, dessert, or snack.
• Simple Prep: Easy to make with basic pantry staples.

Bake these Rich Chocolate Muffins for an irresistible treat that everyone will adore! 🧁✨