These Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins are just like mom used to make! The batter comes together in just minutes for an easy muffin that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Chocolate chip muffins are our favorite way to justify dessert for breakfast. Muffins are a perfectly acceptable breakfast food, right? Sure, these are chock full of chocolate chips, but we can all overlook that and continue on eating these two at a time. All kidding aside, muffins really do make the best breakfast and snack food for those super busy days. We like to make a double batch and keep one frozen so we always have some ready to go. Waking up late doesn’t have to destroy your morning when you have an easy-to-grab breakfast you can take with you on the go. Trust us, the whole family will love these delicious and convenient chocolate chip muffins!
How do you keep muffins from getting soggy?
There are two great ways to keep your muffins from getting soggy. With either method, you’ll need to first ensure that your muffins are completely cooled before storing in an airtight container. You do not want the muffins to have any residual heat.
The first option is to simply add a few saltine crackers into the airtight container that you store your muffins in. The crackers will absorb the excess moisture.
The second option is to lay a paper towel out onto the bottom of your storage container. Place your muffins in on top of the paper towel in a single layer, then place an additional paper towel on top. The paper towel will absorb the excess moisture.
Can I add nuts to my chocolate chip muffins?
Yes, you can! When you add in the chocolate chips, you can also add in 1/2 cup of finely chopped nuts. Almonds, walnuts, or pecans will all work great in this recipe.
How do you make perfect domed muffin tops?
They key to a perfectly domed muffin top is to blast the batter with heat when you first place it into the oven, and then let it finish baking in a slightly cooler oven. This will cause the steam in the muffins to rapidly release, making the muffin puff up rapidly and create that perfect dome. 425 degrees Fahrenheit is a great temperature to start your muffins in. After about 7 minutes, reduce the heat in the oven to 350 degrees F. Watch your muffins closely as they finish baking as ovens vary slightly so your cooking time may vary as well. Pull your muffins out as soon as they are golden brown on top.
Freezer Instructions:
Once your muffins are completely cooled, store them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag and freeze for up to 1 month.
Storage Instructions:
If you intend to eat the whole batch within a few days, you can leave them in an airtight container on the counter. For long term storage, follow the freezer instructions above. Thaw on the counter when ready to eat and enjoy!
If you like this recipe you may be interested in these other delicious muffin recipes:
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake Muffins
- Best Blueberry Muffins
- Savory Bacon Cheddar Muffins
- Coconut Oil Bran Muffins
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Wonderful recipes. I did add a smidge more milk. My batter seemed a little too thick, but it could have been that my flour was packed into my measuring cup. I usually fluff the flour in my canister before spooning into a measuring cup. Today I just scooped the flour. The level of sweetness was perfect. I did get 15 muffins. I know muffin pans vary in the amount they hold. I will be sharing some of these muffins. Thank You so much for sharing.
I have started making your chocolate chip muffins for over a year now and I absolutely love it. My husband & 3 kids love them so much! I always double the recipe cos it can be gone within the same day 😂 So simple, so airy, soft and very yummy! Thanks so much for your recipe. Much love from us all the way in New Zealand!
THE. BEST. EVER.
My hobby is baking muffins, so I have a lot of recipes on file. This recipe is the MOST wonderful vanilla chocolate chip muffin I have come across. Better than anything!
Absolutely In love with these, made them for Easter and the family love them
Followed recipe exactly, muffins are airy and soft, perfect sweetness, browned up perfectly. My husband takes them to work regularly. Going to try banana muffin recipe next. Thank you for all you do in helping people prepare delicious food!
Delicious! Easy to make and my family loved them! Perfect for this snowy New England morning!
Just made these and they were delicious 😋
Simple ingredients and easy to follow recipe,also loved the option to convert measurements, will be my go to for choc chip muffins from now on!
Thank you x
Super fast to mix up. Made exactly 12, and the baking directions were perfect. My kids will lovd them.
Best recipe I’ve ever used for chocolate chip muffins, and I’ve made a LOT of this type of muffin in my life over the past few decades.