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Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Freshly baked mini chocolate chip muffins with decorative ribbons
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These Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins are soft, tender bite-sized treats packed with sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they blend classic American muffin charm with the rich heritage of chocolate chip goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1¼ cups whole milk (room temperature)
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
    Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 48-cup mini muffin tin lightly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine Batter
    Pour wet into dry. Fold gently until mostly combined; lumps are fine.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips
    Fold in mini chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups
    Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Bake
    Bake 10–15 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through. Muffins are done when golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool
    Cool in pan 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm or at room temperature, great with butter, jam, or alongside coffee or tea.

Tips & Tricks:

  • Don’t overmix batter to keep muffins light.
  • Use a scoop for even muffins.
  • For taller muffins, start baking at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F.

Storage & Reheating:

  • Store airtight at room temp up to 3 days.
  • Refrigerate up to 5 days; bring to room temp before serving.
  • Freeze baked muffins for up to 2 months; thaw in fridge overnight or warm in toaster oven at 300°F for 5 minutes.
  • Microwave single muffins 10–12 seconds for quick warming.

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