Indulge in these Bakery-Style Strawberry Chocolate Muffins, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and just the right touch of sweetness. These moist and easy-to-make muffins are perfect for strawberry season or whenever you're craving a delicious treat. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack for your kids, these homemade strawberry muffins pair perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Whether you're whipping them up for a family brunch or enjoying them as a mid-day treat, these muffins are sure to become a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries diced
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Ensure each egg is incorporated before adding the next.
- Combine With Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in Strawberries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the diced strawberries and chocolate chips into the batter.
- Gently fold the diced strawberries and chocolate chips into the batter.
- Prepare Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Add Optional Topping: If using, mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the tops of the muffin batter before baking.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh strawberries and high-quality chocolate. The quality of these ingredients can significantly affect the taste of your muffins.
- Avoid Overmixing: When combining your wet and dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing the batter can result in tough, dense muffins instead of light and fluffy ones.
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