Perfect Fluffy Maple Chocolate Chip Muffins {Easy Recipe!}
These chocolate chip muffins with maple syrup are the perfect homemade snack to keep the kids happy, and coming back for more. Whether you're looking to satisfy a muffin kick or searching for a recipe that’s easy to customize, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite!
Servings: 15 muffins
Cost: $6
Equipment
- Stand mixer, or large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Muffin pan
- silicone or paper muffin liners
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup buttermilk see notes for substitution
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and buttermilk. Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed if using a stand mixer, or gently folding with a spatula if using regular mixing bowls, until just combined. Do not overmix to avoid dense muffins.
- Portion the muffin batter into a muffin pan lined with paper or silicone muffin cups, or into a greased muffin pan, using a measuring cup. Divide the batter evenly among the cups. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- When the oven temperature reaches 425°F, bake the muffins for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 375°F and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Check the readiness of the muffins by poking them with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done. Be mindful not to overbake, as this will leave you with dry, crumbly muffins.
Notes
- If you do not have buttermilk on hand, simply mix 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
- Substitute in any kind of chocolate chips you like. I often use white and dark chocolate for a mix of sweet and rich flavors. Or, skip the chocolate altogether and use fresh blueberries or raspberries for a fruity twist that adds natural sweetness and extra moisture to your muffins. This recipe really is so easy to customize to your taste preferences.