Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins

by Kayla Berman on Jan 3, 2022 (updated Apr 12, 2024) 2 comments

Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect classic muffin! These homemade muffins are light & fluffy, have beautiful domed muffin tops, and are studded with mini chocolate chips. They’re lightly sweetened, made from scratch with simple ingredients, and will be a favorite among both kids and adults alike!

The best part is you can have a delicious baker’s dozen of these buttery muffins ready in under an hour! They’re a true must make.

Looking for more muffin recipes? Check out my raspberry white chocolate muffins or lemon poppy seed muffins.

Ingredients needed for Chocolate Chip Muffins…

Only a few simple ingredients, all of which you most likely already have on hand, are needed for these Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins!

Butter: 1/2 cup of salted butter is needed for these scrumptious muffins. It adds that classic rich taste!
Sugars: This recipe calls for both white sugar and light brown sugar. You’ll need 1/4 cup of both!
Eggs: 2 eggs are used in these Chocolate Chip Muffins for binding and moisture.
Flour: Add 2 cups of all purpose flour to this muffin batter.
Milk: The liquid used in these simple muffins is milk. I used whole milk, but you could use whatever milk you’d like. 1 1/4 cup is perfect!
Vanilla Extract: Add 2 tsp vanilla extract to these muffins for that delicious flavor we all know and love.
Chocolate Chips: These easy muffins are studded with 1/2 cup of chocolate chips plus more on top. I love to use semi-sweet mini chips!
Baking Powder: 2 tsp of baking powder helps bake these muffins to absolute perfection.
Salt: Add a pinch, 1/4 tsp, of salt to balance out the sweet here.

How to make Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins…

These muffins are easy as can be! All you need is one bowl, an electric mixer, and an oven. You’ll have a perfect baker’s dozen of buttery & delicious muffins ready in less than 1 hour. Plus these muffins are the perfect sweet treat to make with kids!

Set the oven to 350 degrees.
Add the butter, white sugar, and light brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light & fluffy.
Next add in the eggs one by one, beating until just combined after each addition.
In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt.
Then add the flour mixture and milk alternatively to the batter and beat with the electric mixture after each addition. Start and end with the flour for the best results.
Stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract.
Next grease or line a muffin tin. Add about ice cream scoop sized spoonfuls of batter to each muffin. Top with more chocolate chips and a sprinkle of sugar.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Enjoy!

Easy Chocolate Chip Muffin tips…

Follow the tips below for the perfect Chocolate Chip Muffins each & every time!

Flour, milk, flour! The best way to add the dry ingredients & liquid to the muffin batter is alternating between the two. It is additionally best if you start and end with the flour mixture! Alternating, allows for all ingredients to be evenly combined and ensures the liquid is thoroughly absorbed. Starting with flour also helps the gluten develop & helps with binding!
Mini chips! I almost always bake with mini chips. It makes for more chocolate dispersed throughout the muffin. And I mean, isn’t that the goal?
Customize! I recommend you customize these muffins to your liking. Swap in milk or dark chocolate, throw in some chopped nuts, or add a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Sugar sprinkle! I love topping muffins with a sprinkle of granulated sugar. This helps create a nice crinkly crust and the larger the sugar crystal is … the better. Raw cane sugar works very well!

How to store this Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe…

Store this simple muffin recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5 days to 1 week. Place in the refrigerator for even longer storage. They will last 1-2 weeks there!

Can I freeze Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins?

Yes, of course!

Just place these Chocolate Chip Muffins in a freezer safe ziplock bag or Tupperware container. Then store in the freezer for a couple of months! Simply grab a muffin and pop in the microwave to re-heat whenever your sweet tooth hits.

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