Name: Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup milk; 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup white sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Start your day in the sweetest way: With this chocolate chip muffin recipe! These muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness. Follow the steps below for a delicious homemade treat thats perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

cup milk
cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
teaspoon salt
cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

Follow these simple steps to create the most delicious chocolate chip muffins:

Preheat your oven to 400F (200C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper muffin liners.
In a small bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, and egg. Mix until well-blended.
In a larger bowl, combine flour, cup white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Pour the wet mixture into the well of the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoons of white sugar and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Sprinkle this sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm, or cool completely before storing.

How to Store Chocolate Chip Muffins

To keep your muffins fresh, place them in an airtight lined with paper towels. Arrange the muffins in a single layer, and if you're worried about them drying out, add a saltine cracker to absorb any excess moisture. Store at room temperature for up to four days.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Chip Muffins?

Yes, you can freeze these muffins! Wrap them individually or place them in a freezer-safe for up to two months. Thaw them at room temperature or defrost them gently in the microwave for a quick treat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Each muffin contains approximately:

Calories: 249
Total Fat: 10g (13% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 3g (16% Daily Value)
Cholesterol: 17mg (6% Daily Value)
Sodium: 233mg (10% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrates: 38g (14% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 20g
Protein: 4g (7% Daily Value)
Calcium: 96mg (7% Daily Value)
Iron: 2mg (8% Daily Value)
Potassium: 94mg (2% Daily Value)

These muffins are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while also providing a bit of energy for your day!

Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Comments

Debra Lewis

10/05/2025 10:21:26 PM

I tried Truvia baking blends to reduce my sugar intake, and it worked wonders. I incorporated Lily's Unicorn Swirl baking chips, along with a generous amount of sour cream and a hint of vanilla. The result was delightful! The muffins turned out incredibly moist and full of flavor. I'm excited to experiment with different mix-ins next time for more variety. I am also considering adding various extracts for a fun twist, like rum extract and butterscotch chips – sounds delicious. The muffins also came out of the cups easily, which was a nice bonus.

Tyler Young

10/05/2025 05:17:19 AM

I decided to make some adjustments to the recipe based on the reviewer's suggestions by reducing the sugar to just one quarter cup plus 1 tablespoon and incorporating 1/4 cup of yogurt. I also swapped out 3/4 of the white wheat flour and added 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. The outcome was a muffin with a perfect texture. I typically like to cut back on sugar in recipes, and in this case, I may have gone a bit too far for most people's taste. I believe the original amount of 1/2 cup of sugar would have been just right in terms of sweetness. Nevertheless, my children enjoyed the muffins as they were with the chocolate chips providing a nice balance, making them a great healthier snack option with the reduced sugar content. Overall, the original recipe is likely perfectly balanced! This muffin recipe is fantastic and allows for adjustments to suit your personal preferences.

Julie Flores

10/03/2025 09:58:15 AM

My son absolutely adores these cookies! I like to sprinkle some additional chocolate chips on the top right before adding the white and brown sugar.

Mark Green

10/03/2025 10:06:12 PM

Followed the recipe exactly and the end result was fantastic! I decided to add some vanilla extract to enhance the flavor and make it more reminiscent of chocolate chip cookies. It was a brilliant addition and definitely worth incorporating into the recipe.

Thomas Parker

10/03/2025 03:35:22 PM

Children really adore these muffins and they will definitely become a regular addition to our meal plan.

Eric Parker

10/05/2025 09:50:23 PM

I imported a recipe into the Samsung food app, but it did not include the modifications mentioned in the "From the Editor" note or shown in the recipe. Despite that, the dish turned out well - next time, I would add a splash of vanilla, but they were moist even without sour cream or yogurt as some suggested. I baked them at 400 degrees for 15 minutes and then did the toothpick test.

Frank Smith

10/05/2025 03:47:46 AM

I decided to use some regular chocolate chips that were already open for this recipe. The cookies turned out good, but not as chocolatey as when I use the mini chips. Next time, I'll definitely opt for the mini chips. To moisten the batter a bit, I also added an additional 1/4 cup of milk and a tablespoon of vanilla.

Jennifer Edwards

10/05/2025 11:18:22 AM

These cookies were disappointing. I found it strange that the recipe omitted baking soda, and it showed in the final result as they did not rise at all.