Classic chocolate muffins

Here’s a delicious recipe for classic chocolate muffins:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat, but not skim)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix!

5. Fold in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips.

6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full.

7. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the tops of the muffins.

8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For extra moist muffins, use sour cream instead of milk.
• You can substitute chopped nuts or chopped dried fruit for some of the chocolate chips.
• If you want a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
• Don’t overbake the muffins, or they will be dry. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate muffins!