These are, without question, the most delicious chocolate chip muffins I have ever made. Or tasted. In my entire life. If you know me then you know I make a lot of muffins. I’ll be returning to this one. Often. Leave it to King Arthur Flour. I know I said it before and I’ll say it again. I ad♥re them! They always have what I’m looking for and never fail me.
The chocolate chips stay suspended in the batter instead of sinking to the bottom like chocolate chips are sometimes known to do.
I can’t help but admire them for that.
Plus, they’re packed to the hilt, enough so you get more than one in every, single, chocolate-filled bite.
They have this crackly, crusty, buttery outside that is dreamy to bite into.
Have you ever wondered what makes a muffin not a cupcake? And a cupcake not a muffin? I have. It keeps me up at night. My theory is based on the experience of eating lots of them and doesn’t take into account any culinary science (that might have everything and nothing at all to do with it).
From what I can tell it depends on the crumb of the cake. Muffins have a more substantial, dense crumb and cupcakes a smaller, more tender crumb. What do you think? It’s something to ponder as you bake yourself the best chocolate chip muffin on the entire earth.
Crusty outsides with a tender sturdy crumb on the inside packed to the hilt with chocolate chips that stay suspended in the batter makes these the best muffins in the entire world!
INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon until fluffy. Beat in eggs, then stir in the milk. Mix in the flour just until combined, then the chocolate chips
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle with a little coarse sugar. Bake the muffins for 30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of one comes out without crumbs clinging to it (a little chocolate is OK!).
Notes:
Adapted from King Arthur Flour
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Great recipe! Easy to make and they taste amazing!
I’m glad they turned out well Katie! Thanks!!
should the butter be melted or softened?
It can be slightly softened Emily! I would leave it out on the counter for a 1/2 – 1 hour before making them.
The best chocolate chip muffins ever!
Thank you!! 🙂
Hi,
Your recipe says 2 cups of flour but then says 8 1/2 ounces in brackets. 2 cups of flour would be 16 ounces… I assume you meant 1 cup as I just put in two and it’s extremely thick and flour-y. And wouldn’t turn out well. Might want to correct this.
Thanks.
8 and 1/2 ounces by weight Brittany NOT volume! And yes it’s 2 cups of flour – if you only used 1 then it’s not enough – your muffins aren’t going to bake up right.
Almost the SECOND after I sent you this I realized it meant volume! Duh!
Ignore my sass and “correction”… I was just SO craving muffins and was annoyed I botched them (using the last bit of my sugar, too!)
BUT, I continued on and they turned out wonderfully!! They are now my go-to recipe and I’m grateful for your directions and reply!!
Thanks!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Yay! 🙂 I’m so happy they turned out successful Brittany! I was feeling bad – baking failures are the pits. Thanks for getting back to me and letting me know! 🙂
HI, can I ask what temp and how long you would cook these as mini muffins (24)?
Thankyou 😉
Hi Tonia! You would still cook them at the same temp! I don’t have an exact time – I would start checking them somewhere around 12 minutes. Good luck! 😉
I have them cooking in the oven right now. Just wanted to say that I bought a coffee creamer (Coldstone sweet cream flavor) and I decided to use that instead of the milk – the dough tastes so yummy and I can’t wait to taste it when it’s cooked ! I bought the creamer for hot chocolate (we don’t drink coffee) and had lots left – the dough is soooo yummy ! And yes I know the danger of eating raw dough 😉
Hi Helen! Thanks for making them! Hope they turned out good with the creamer!
They were so yummy with the creamer although I had to cook them a bit less. Everyone loved them ! This is my new favorite recipe – thanks so much for sharing !
Thanks Helen! I’m glad they were a hit!
Hi,
Just wondered, does it matter what kind of butter you use? Unsalted, Salted Sweet Cream? Also why don’t you mix the baking soda in with the other ingredients and not the flour first? Just wondering, I’ve never made muffins from scratch before but when I bake I’ve noticed most recipes put the dry ingredients together before mixing with the others.
Thank you!
Hi Abbie! You can use whatever type of butter you prefer. I use mostly salted butter even for baking. There’s no baking soda in this recipe! Did you mean baking powder? This is a King Arthur flour recipe so I’m not sure about the process. You can ask on the original King Arthur recipe – they are pretty good about answering.
Thank you!
Yummy. Nice flavor. Next time I might only use 1.5 cups choc chips – there were a little too many for me. But still very nice muffin.
Thanks Lisa!
The last time I made these they were fantastic. Today’s weren’t so good . I have to guess quantities as I’m not very comfortable measuring butter by cups or tablespoons. Is this an American recipe because ounces are different from uk ounces? Could you give me measurements in grams please as this would be a lot easier. Many thanks.
Hi Laura! Baking is an exact science so estimating usually doesn’t work out so good. Ounces are ounces – they’re all the same no matter what country you live in. Here’s a conversion calculator you can use. Good luck and thanks for making them!
I was wondering if i could substitute honey for the sugar and if whole grain flour could be used instead of white.Also,what is “white whole wheat flour?”
I don’t know about the substitutions Christine! I can’t recommend anything I haven’t tested myself. This is the kind of flour I like – click here to find out more – King Arthur white whole wheat.
My 9yrold son is working on a 4H project where he has to make muffins on his own (we can supervise to make sure he doesn’t get hurt), and he wants to know if you can substitute M&Ms for the chocolate chips? Maybe if he gently crushes the M&Ms? What do you think? 🙂
Matthew
Hi Matthew! I think the M&M’s would work out ok! They probably each weigh about as much as a chocolate chip so the batter will be able to hold them. Good luck!
Wow! Just made a batch and these really are the best muffins ever!! Highly recommended 🙂
Thank-you Jennifer! I’m glad they’re a hit! 🙂
I made the muffins and the batter was really dry.
so i would add 1/2 cup more milk (i used water)
still really good! love the cinnamon you added <3
I will be making these often!
Thank-you for making them Audrey! I’m glad you liked them! Why did you use water instead of milk? Milk can keep them from being dry. . . 🙂
These muffins are fabulous! I substituted gluten-free flour and they turned out perfect! I also used mini chocolate chips – 2 cups may be a little too much for the mini chips – but too much chocolate is never a bad thing, right?! 🙂 I also love the kiss of cinnamon you taste with these. I highly recommend this recipe!
Thanks Anita! That is great to hear that gluten-free flour worked out well! What brand did you use?
Hi Reeni! I used BETTER BATTER gluten-free flour and used it cup for cup. I also had used almond milk in the recipe. Yum! 🙂
Thanks for answering Anita! I haven’t tried that one yet. I just bought some Cup 4 Cup to experiment with. Have you used that one?
Sorry Reeni – I haven’t tried Cup 4 Cup yet. I’ve just started baking gluten-free myself and haven’t tried many flour mixes yet.
Thanks for letting me know Anita! Take care!
I’ve never made muffins from scratch so I decided to go with this recipe for the 5 stars and my god these are the best muffins I have ever tasted and my husband LOVED the cinnamon! Have already made these multiple times and plan on making them again this time I’ll save more for the kids 😉 thank you for the recipe 🙂
Thanks Danielle! I’m glad they are such a hit! I love them too!:-)
If you melt the butter and let it cool would they turn out the same?
No I don’t think so Morgan! Melting it changes the butter so it won’t act the same. You can leave it out so it softens slightly if you like.
What kind of pan did you use to make them ? Are they mini loaf pans ? What was the time
I used a square muffin pan Sarah! It was the same time as in the recipe. If you want to bake them in a mini loaf pan it will take only a few minutes longer – test them with a toothpick in the center to see if they’re done. Same with an 8×8 pan – just add about 10 minutes to the cook time and then start checking them. Sorry I don’t have exact times!
These were the absolute best muffins I ever made..thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome Melanie and thank-you back! I’m glad you liked them!
Do you know if these would work in a regular square or round pan instead of muffins?
It would probably work out OK! I don’t know about the cooking time though – you’d have to check on it often after about the 20 minute mark.
I made these last night and they were the best muffins I’ve ever made. I used just regular flour and used buttermilk instead of regular milk. They came out nice and crispy out on the outside and so soft and the inside. Plus the chocolate chips didn’t sink , they were all over that muffin. This will be my go to recipe, thank you so much
Thank-you Farah! They are my absolute favorites too!
These are some of the best muffins I’ve ever made! Thank you for such an awesome recipe!
Thank-you Gabi! I’m glad they were a hit!
So I plan on making these tonight! I just wanted to know, is the butter supposed to be room temperature or melted?
Hi Nikki! The King Arthur recipe didn’t specify so I think I used cold butter right from the fridge. . . but it should work out fine at room temperature too. It’s been so long now I don’t remember. . . room temp butter is a lot easier to beat so I would go with that.
I made these the other night so the kiddos could have them for breakfast and they LOVED them. I’ve made them twice since and they are a hit. The raw sugar on top definitely seals the deal….I do the same to my banana bread and people can’t figure out why they love my recipe more than others. :Little touches.
I’m making this recipe as a bread for a get together with friends and hoping that it’s just as good. 🙂
Thank-you Elizabeth! I love hearing that! That sprinkle of crunchy sugar makes them extra special! Please let me know how your bread turns out!
These were very easy to make vegan. I substituted vanilla soy milk and Earth Balance. I aso used two tablespoons of ground flaxseed and six tablespoons of water for the eggs. They were amazing.
Thanks Michelle! I’m glad you were able to veganize them with success!
These are absolutely spectacular. My kids gobbled these up in no time. Love this recipe! I also got 15 good sized muffins.
Thanks Cathy! I’m glad to hear it!
Tried the recipe twice-it is great but the King Arthur flour ‘did’ make a difference to the taste (first time used Gold Medal but the flavor was not as good and delicate as with the King).
I had to cut down on the cinnamon the second time as the kids really like chocolate chip without it-used 1/4 tsp next time and it was perfect. I used milk chocolate (my son’s preference) over the semisweet chips and he and his teen friends loved them!
They stuck a little to the papers on the bottom so maybe I’ll spray those a bit next time??
didn’t rise quite as much as I thought but the texture was really lovely. First time I haven’t used the DHines boxed brand so I didn’t know if they would like them as much since they are used to that brand but these are really delish.
Thanks a lot for this recipe! It’s absolutely amazing! Frankly, the best recipe ever… Thank you again, kiss & hug from Spain!
Thanks Sol! xoxo
made these this morning and they are AWESOME. using a large cookie scoop i got 15 muffins. thanks for sharing!
Thanks Amanda!
hello I just tried them out now !! They taste yummy !! Only concern is that the recipe has too much of chocolate chip!! I think I will try with 1 cup chocolate chip next time 😀
Wow! I have been trying a few different recipes for chocolate chip muffins, and this is by far the best. They are absolutely delicious. The cinnamon is subtle but makes a big difference. I used skim milk and 3/4 milk chocolate chips and 3/4 semi sweet. Makes it taste unique. I have found my muffin recipe!
Thanks Nancy! I love them too!
I loved these. I made them and had so many worries. When you make the dough I thought, Oh no, this looks like it makes cookies not muffins. But I was wrong, they are great and they have so few ingredients. My biggest pet peeve is recepes for tons of odd ingredients. This was easy to follow, easy to make, and with my family only lasted a few days. I’m so making this again.
Thanks Kristina!
These muffins are AWESOME!!! I made the following modifications and they turned out amazing:
– I used margarine, since I didn’t have butter
– I cut the sugar down to 3/4 cup, since I don’t like when things are too sweet
– I didn’t have enough chocolate chips, so I used 1.5 cups and that was more than enough
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thanks Daniela!!
My whole family loved these muffins for breakfast- they are great heated up and we especially loved the sprinkle of sugar on top. Next time I might try sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top. The ground cinnamon in the muffins added a great flavor. Instead of 12 regular muffins I made mini muffins ( I got about 3 dozen.) I cut down the sugar by 3/4 cup and used mini chocolate chips. Overall, easy and yummy! Thank you!
Thanks Lauren! I’m glad to hear they were a hit! My family loves them too!
Thank you sooo much! I can’t believe I made muffins for the first time ever following this recipe it’s taste so good : )
Your first time ever? Thanks Adelaine!
these are SOOOOO GOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Made these with a friend and I was THRILLED with how they turned out! looked beautiful and tasted great. the best part was that these have a much better consistancy than any other muffin recipe I’ve tried. definitely earns a place in my favorite recipe folder!
Thank-you Jackie! I love them too!
I JUST made these… They are very good. My family is not home from School and Work yet to try them out on them but I don’t see how they wont like these…
I thought it needed just a tinny bit more sweetness but in all fairness I did not have the course sugar for the top and I think that would have added the sweetness and crunch I was looking for!
Awesome Job with this recipe !
Hi Connie! Thanks for making them! I had a comment from someone else saying they were way too sweet. I like them on the sweeter side. . . I have a major sweet tooth to satisfy! I gues it’s a matter of personal taste. Have a great weekend!
My children, ages 14, 13 & 12, stopped liking the chocolate chip muffin recipe I had been using. I tried this recipe, following the instructions to a T, and they told me NEVER to make them the other muffins again! This recipe is by far the best and richest recipe I’ve come across. Needless to say, it is now laminated for keeps in my collection! Thank you so much! x
Yay! Thanks Kelly!
I only have 1 large egg in my fridge at the moment but I’m dying for these muffins. Do you think if I only use 1 large egg the recipe will fail?
Hi Brooke! Do you have any ground flax meal on hand? Mix one tablespoon with 3 tablespoons water and let set for about 10 minutes. Use it in place of the egg. If you don’t have any you can try some mashed banana, applesauce or pumpkin if you have it. Probably about 1/3 cup. It won’t add much flavor to the muffins. Good luck! Let me know how they turn out.
You could also try cutting the recipe in half.
Hi. I left a comment a few weeks back. I think your site is great, and the comment was just that these are too sweet, too much sugar, I remade with 1/4 the sugar, much better.
Hi Steve! I didn’t post your original comment because it didn’t sound as if you really made them. If a comment doesn’t sound credible it doesn’t make it through moderation. It had nothing to do with being positive or negative. I don’t find this type of comment negative at all. With all the chocolate chips and stuff going on these are on the sweet side of a muffin – thanks for making them!
oops, forgot to add that the modified recipe can be found here: http://dragonnite.multiply.com/journal/item/140/Culinary_experiment_chocolate_chip_muffin
thx v much for a great recipe ! the only changes i made was to use only 3/4 of the amount of chocolate chips, substituted the sugar with demerara sugar and they turned out great !
Thanks for making them – they look delectable! I tried to leave you a comment but since I’m not registered it wouldn’t allow me. Thanks for all those great tips in your post too!
oops… 🙂 nonetheless, thx again for a great recipe – i will b making these again, maybe with whole wheat flour to balance the sinful chocolate chips … heh heh
I have died and gone to heaven with these muffins… I was a little leery of trying this recipe because the last chocolate chip recipe I tried wasn’t right. .. But this delightful slice of heaven crushed any doubts I had when I took the first delectable bite.
Yay! Thanks Veronica!
1. I am Pinning this because these look amazing and I want to snarfle them.2. SQUARE MUFFINS!! OMG, I want your muffin pan.
THANK-YOU!!!
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THE BEST THESE ARE THE BEST GOOD JOB REENI. From now I only will make these.. thanks for the Recipe
Thanks for making them! I love them too!
Yay! I love when people dance around their kitchen – makes me want to do a happy dance too! Thanks for making them!
I buy my husband chocolate chip muffins every week for his breakfast… NO MORE!! We absolutely love these muffins and now each Sunday I shall dance around my kitchen making the best chocolate chip muffins in the entire world…. I can't wait to try some of your other recipes and to buy the square muffin pan!!
looks classical. I bet the taste is sticks in the mouth.haha i just love chocolate chips and what's made with them. looks wonderful~
Whoa! I love the shape of your muffins? What is the pan that you're using and where can I get it?
Just printed the recipe and am headed into the kitchen to make these for my youngest daughter's preschool Easter party (she requested chocolate chip muffins). These look delicious and I can't wait to make them!!
Charmaine: Thanks for making them! Glad they were a hit!
Thanks for the recipe — I made them today — doubled the recipe for my son to bring in to his class for his birthday tomorrow. I managed to stretch the recipe to 34 small-ish regular-size muffins. Great flavour and texture — I will definitely make them again. My kids are dancing around the kitchen saying how amazing they are!
Delicious muffins with a great texture. Thank you for posting!
I am sitting here bored to death at work having a cup of coffee and iI am staring at this thinking how much I need one of these…..
Square Muffins looks amazing, I've never seen a square muffin pan!
KAF never lets me down either, and I tend to classify muffins/cupcakes the same way that you do. These look scrumptious! Thank you for sharing your creativity with me! I hope you have a blessed Sunday
i still don't know for sure what's the difference between muffin and cupcake. i tend to believe the muffin is more like a quick bread and cupcake more like a cake. but that's just my opinion.yours looks so delicious. love the square shape, so cool. thanks for sharing Reeni
OMG those look amazing!! I must try these!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂
These look perfect, and thanks for clarifying the difference between a muffin and a cupcake. Now I can finally sleep. Rivki @ Healthy Eating for Ordinary People
The squares are so cute! I'm a big KAF fan too – these look amazing 🙂
Yum! These would have been perfect this morning for breakfast…delicious!
I love the profusion of chocolate chips–well done!!
These look soo cute and delicious!
I think your theory about muffins versus cupcakes is right. Funny, we food bloggers spend way too much time thinking about food..lol I am glad you do because you come up with the best recipes. These sound great. I have yet to bake a muffin I really like. I should have known to try one of yours. My son will be very happy when I bake these. I agree; King Arthur never fails.
OMG! Could you deliver some of these to Maine please?
I just checked to make sure Reeni. Chocolate Chip Cookie Week is the 2nd week of March. Sorry for the confusion! Sunday kicks off Pancake Week. Hmmm…Chocolate Chip Pancakes, now there's a thought:)
These look so fab Reeni! I love seeing you (and other talented folks) speaking so highly of King Arthur Flour, it's one of my loves too – the Whole Wheat and Regular Baking cookbooks they produced are amazing!!
We <3 you too! Your muffins look terrific and you picked one of our favorite recipes too. Happy baking! MaryJane @ King Arthur Flour
Guess What, Reeni? Sunday kicks off National Chocolate Chip Cookie Week! Muffin, Cupcakes or Cookies who cares as long as the delectable is filled with chocolate chips and buttery to the lips, just like you describe! Thank you so much for sharing…
These look oh so yummy, I can't wait to try them 🙂
muffins, yum. chocolate chip muffins, double yum 🙂 those really do look delicious and I like how you made them square
Chocolate chip muffins were totally my go-to muffin when I was a kid. And as such, I've really thought a lot about what distinguishes them from a muffin. There's definitely the crumb thing. Muffins also usually aren't slathered in buttercream frosting. Although they CAN be glazed. Basically it all seems very complicated and technical. I say just don't worry and eat up. What's in a name, after all?
I love, love, love chocolate chip muffins. i will definitely have to try your version. I have a 4H group meeting coming up soon, and I will make these as our treat to bring.
I love King Arthur's site. Their recipes are always a success. These ones sure go to my list!They look fluffy and chocolatey!
Oh Reeni why do you torture me so? Can you just box up a few of those and send them to me?
Oh my gracious, this looks AMAZING!
Thanks for sharing this heavenly muffins! My kids would go ga-ga over this! I love KAF site too, their recipes are fabulous, made a few from there. Muffins are great when eaten warm, whereas most cupcakes improves after a day, for me that is! And I agree with you about the crumbs!
I was just thinking today that I would make muffins tomorrow. Now I know what kind I'll make. I even have a square muffin pan. These look beautiful and delicious. . .thanks for the inspiration.
I can see why you called this the best chocolate chip muffins, they look delicious! I like the square shape too:)
my goodness even your description has made me craving for these, must try during the school holidays
Oh my!! Don{t be surprise if I bake this this weekend. Looks wonderfully delicious 🙂
these look fantastic! I consider anything frosted a cupcake and anything unfrosted a muffin (and therefore appropriate for breakfast).
Whether they are muffins or cupcakes, I love them! These look so good with the chocolate chips suspended in there. Yum!Purrs and hugs to Moon!
love the muffins, there is a good chance that we'll be eating these for breakfast!
Today I was thinking about making chocolate chip bacon cookies…but all the bacon fried last night mysteriously disappeared.
I can see from your pictures that they are indeed crispy and crackly on the outside and unbelievably chocolately on the inside. Delicious!
Muffins look Awesome!
I want them for my breakfast daily!
ooh, these look just delightful!! i always think it's about the amount of sugar, and presence/absence of frosting, but who knows 😉 really, i'll eat either for breakfast!!
Those meffins look perfect and oh, so yummy! I think you are right about muffins being more dense.
YUM!!! Chocolate Chip Muffins are THE BEST! Have you ever had chocolate chip cream cheese muffins? Nom nom nom!
I think there is some baking science involved in the difference. However we arrive at it, the difference in the crumb is the defining factor if you ask me. As for this post, I jumped when I saw muffin! You know I'll be making this one, I'm a muffin fanatic!!Have a great weekend Reeni!
This one is a "must do!!!!"Love it!!!Have a nice weekend,Rita
looks amazing! i love those big hunks of chips! mmmmmMMMMM!i love the idea of a square muffin too!
OMG, that's absolutly amazing dear. Square shape is very nice and they're too tempting with all those chocolate chips. I'd like to find one for breakfast tomorrow morning ^__^ Bye, hope you have a great we
I really like the look of the square muffins. Yum! I prefer muffins than cupcakes, I think because they're more substantial.
yummy muffins with lovely presentation….mouthwatering…
Muffin….cupcake….I will happily eat either one! These are perfect with the lovely chocolate in there.
Yum yum, one of my fav flavored muffins 🙂
By the way muffin more bread like where cup cake is is more in sweetness and fat etc. that is what i think.
They are indeed gorgeous. Love choc chips in them. Nice airy.
Love this recipe. The question of cupcake vs muffin often comes up on Cupcake wars but never defined.. so where did you get the square muffin cups? 🙂
I'm so glad you made these Reeni, and they got your stamp of approval! :o) I love muffins and for some reason, rarely make them. I will definitely be making these. They sound delightful!
I like your muffin shapes! I have a jumbo muffin pan I may try these in, or how about one of those muffin top only pans, those are awesome! Thanks for sharing!
wow! this looks so lovely! i have to make this soon. thank you for sharing this. have a great weekend.
I can tell just by looking at them that these are the best chocolate chip muffins ever.
yummmmm, looks delicious.
Oh my goodness! These muffins look marvelous Reeni!I really wish I could reach into my screen and snatch one! So yum!Have a beautiful weekend!xx,Tammy
Yes, I've wondered that too. My guess is that a muffin has less sugar (and is unadorned of course). I think they are more bready than cakey (but this isn't always the case is it?). I just made muffins today.Anyway, cause you say these are so good, I'm bookmarking these. I have some really expensive chocolate chips that need a good cause, and I think I've found them.*kisses* HH
I love chocolate chip muffins- bookmarking this recipe! Love the square muffins
Oh my Reenie – that does entice. I love that the chocolate chips are through the batter also – how cooperative of them! I'm with you on the "crumb" theory. It would be fun eat my way through an array of muffins and cupcakes to "scientifically" figure that out!
I can see the buttery crust and plump chocolate chips. Oh my….those look dangerous! 🙂
And this really looks the best one… and really, really delicious 🙂
Whats there in a name..a Muffin or a cup cake! Both are a heavenly treat. And your square ones do look the best and cute, Reeni 🙂
Reeni, I do often think about the difference between a muffin and a cupcake. All I know is that they are both really special and honestly my favorite things to eat. These muffins(there's slightly less guilt associated with muffins)look like something that anyone would adore. I love that you made them square. It gives them character. I will be bookmarking these.