Description
These moist, fluffy muffins are packed with cocoa and chocolate chips, making them a decadent treat perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (reserve some for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a few for the tops.
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Try white or milk chocolate chips for variety.
- Chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans add great crunch.
- Top with coarse sugar before baking for a crispy top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg