Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 & ½ cups all-purpose flour
315g
- 1 tbsp baking powder
13g
- 1 tsp baking soda
5g
- ½ tsp salt
2.5g
- ½ cup unsalted butter
melted and cooled, 114g
- 1 cup granulated sugar
200g
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
250ml
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
15ml
- 1 & ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
275g
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 12 cup muffin tray with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips. Set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Slowly add to the dry ingredients. Gently fold together until JUST combined.
- 4
Divide the batter into the 12 muffin cups and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and continue to bake for another 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake or the muffins will be dry. Let cool for about 5-10 minutes and enjoy warm.
Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of that perfect, soft chocolate chip muffin with a sky-high top, just like your favorite bakery makes? This recipe brings those bakery-quality muffins straight to your kitchen, delivering an incredibly satisfying treat in just 30 minutes.
What makes these chocolate chip muffins stand out is the exquisite balance of a deeply moist, fluffy crumb contrasted with a perfectly crispy, domed top. Each bite is loaded with generous pockets of melty chocolate, ensuring every muffin is an experience unto itself.
Get ready for the BEST chocolate chip muffin experience. You'll love biting into a muffin that's wonderfully soft and tender on the inside, while boasting that coveted golden, slightly crisp top. The richness of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, combined with the subtle tang from the buttermilk, creates a classic flavor profile that feels both comforting and utterly decadent. These muffins are designed to be generously sized, making them feel like a true bakery indulgence that's surprisingly easy to achieve.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe shines as written, feel free to swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips or even a mix of milk and semi-sweet for a different flavor profile. The recipe notes mention substitutions for buttermilk, which offers flexibility for your pantry. You could also sprinkle a pinch of granulated sugar on top of each muffin before baking for an extra sparkly, crisp crown.
These Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins are perfect for a special breakfast, a comforting brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee or tea for an ultimate treat.