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Dark Chocolate Muffins Recipe

Dark Chocolate Muffins Recipe

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Indulge in these rich and decadent Dark Chocolate Muffins that are perfect for any chocolate lover. Moist, tender, and loaded with dark chocolate chips, these muffins are a delightful treat for any time of day.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (190 g) plain flour
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (4 g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (170 g) dark chocolate chips, divided
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk or almond milk
  • 2 large eggs (~100 g without shell)
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Preheat your oven to the specified temperature.

  3. Whisk together dry ingredients.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  5. Melt half the chocolate chips.
  6. Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt half of the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals until smooth.

  7. Mix wet ingredients.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla until well combined.

  9. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  10. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to overmix.

  11. Add remaining chocolate chips.
  12. Gently fold in the remaining chocolate chips into the batter.

  13. Fill muffin cups.
  14. Spoon the batter into lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

  15. Bake the muffins.
  16. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  17. Cool and serve.
  18. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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