Go Back

Chocolate Chip Muffins

These soft and fluffy Chocolate Chip Muffins are loaded with rich, melty chocolate chips and have a perfect bakery-style texture. This easy Choc Chip Muffins Recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and comes together with simple ingredients. Enjoy them as classic muffins or turn them into Chocolate Chip Bread or even Chocolate Chip Cupcakes for a fun twist!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • Extra chocolate chips for topping
  • ½ cup chopped nuts
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for chocolate base

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
  6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft and fluffy.
Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
Fill muffin cups generously for Bakery Style Muffins.
Use a jumbo muffin pan for Jumbo Muffin Recipes.
Turn batter into a loaf for Chocolate Chip Bread (adjust baking time).