Easy Chocolate Muffins
Introduction
There’s nothing quite like biting into a warm, chocolatey muffin—especially when it’s homemade, soft, and filled with rich cocoa goodness. This easy chocolate muffins recipe is fast, fuss-free, and delivers bakery-quality results in under 30 minutes. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, dessert, or a midday pick-me-up, these muffins are a chocolate lover’s dream.
Why I Love This Recipe
These muffins are everything I want in a chocolate treat: rich, moist, slightly fluffy with a bit of gooey center if you toss in some chocolate chips. They’re incredibly easy—no stand mixer required—and pair beautifully with coffee or milk. They’re the perfect bake-along to chocolate chip cookie bites or brownie batter dip when you’re planning a chocolate-themed moment.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Combine & Fold
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
5️⃣ Fill Muffin Cups
Divide batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & Serve
Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ Prep & Bake Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Bake: 18–20 minutes
- Total: ~30 minutes
💡 Tips for Success
- Room temp ingredients make for fluffier muffins.
- Don’t overmix or your muffins could turn dense.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Want extra indulgence? Add a sprinkle of chocolate chips on top before baking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve these warm with:
- A glass of cold milk
- Fresh berries
- A drizzle of peanut butter or hazelnut spread
- On a dessert platter with edible cookie dough or chocolate Oreo hearts for a chocolate-lovers feast
❄️ Storage & Freezing
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Freeze: Wrap muffins individually and freeze for up to 2 months
- Reheat: Microwave for 10–15 seconds for that just-baked warmth
🍴 More Recipes You’ll Love
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- These Copycat Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies Are My Secret Weapon Dessert
- This Brownie Batter Dip Is My Favorite No-Bake Dessert for Instant Chocolate Cravings
- These Chocolate Oreo Hearts Are My Favorite No-Bake Valentine’s Treat
- This Edible Cookie Dough Is My Favorite No-Bake Treat for Late-Night Cravings
🧾 Final Thoughts
These Easy Chocolate Muffins are the kind of recipe you’ll memorize after one bake. They’re quick, crowd-pleasing, and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. Whether you’re baking for breakfast, packing lunchboxes, or curing a late-night craving, these muffins always hit the spot.
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