Description
This recipe yields impressive, cafe-quality Bakery Chocolate Chip Muffins with tall domes, perfect for a special homemade breakfast or quick snack for busy families.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter for richer flavor)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Oven And Tin: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine Batter: In a large bowl, gently mix all muffin batter ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs, milk, oil, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, and chocolate chips). Avoid overmixing, as this can lead to tough muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling them almost full.
- Initial High Heat Bake: Bake at 425 degrees F (220 C) for 5-7 minutes, until the muffin tops visibly puff and begin to dome.
- Finish Baking: Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 C) and continue baking for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Ensure baking powder and soda are fresh for maximum lift. Overmixing the batter creates tough, dry muffins; mix gently. If muffins look flat or dry, check oven temperature and leavening freshness. For a healthier option, reduce sugar by 0.25 cup or add oats. Use whole milk or buttermilk for tenderness, and vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter for a richer flavor. High-quality pure vanilla extract enhances flavor, and a mix of chocolate chip sizes can add varied texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: chocolate chip muffins, tall domes, bakery-style, easy breakfast, family-friendly, quick snack, moist, sweet treats