Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cinnamon Topping

Children and Adults will also enjoy these delicous muffins! Recipe comes from Joyofbaking.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients you will need :

 

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

2 large eggs

2/3 cup (180 ml) milk (whole or reduced fat)

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour

2/3 cups (135 grams) granulated white sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup (240 ml) chocolate chips (semi sweet, bittersweet, milk, or white chocolate chips)

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

1 tablespoon granulated white sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/muffins/ChocolateChipMuffins.html#ixzz2IP9unYwM

 

 

 

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

 

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Stir in the chocolate chips.

 

 

With a rubber spatula, or wooden spoon, fold the wet ingredients, along with the melted butter, into the dry ingredients and stir only until the ingredients are mositened and combined.  (Do not over mix or you will get tough muffins).

 

picture shows egg mixture and melted butter.

 

 

 

Evenly fill the muffin cups with the batter, using an ice cream scoop or two spoons. 

 

 

In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients and then sprinkle a little topping on each muffin. 

 

 

 

Place in the oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.  Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for about 5-10 minutes before removing from pan. Can be covered and stored at room temperature for a few days or they can be frozen.

 

 

 

Makes 12 regular size muffins.

 

Enjoy!