Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (optional, for extra moisture)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream (if using) until smooth.
4. Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
5. Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top of the muffins before baking.
6. Scoop: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 of the way full. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
7. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.