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    Double Chocolate Muffins

    Published: Jan 22, 2015 · Last Modified: Aug 17, 2023 by Jessica · 18 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Double Chocolate Muffins are intensely chocolatey and super moist with a tight crumb. The combination of the tender chocolate muffins and gooey chocolate chips creates a delicious chocolate explosion that's perfect for breakfast or any time you're craving a sweet treat.

    Double Chocolate Chip Muffins - Sprinkle Some Sugar

    Do you like chocolate? I sure hope so. These chocolate chocolate chip muffins have so much chocolatey goodness going on. They're chocolate on chocolate and they're not sorry about it. They're one of my favorite breakfast treats and they go oh-so perfectly with a steaming hot cup of coffee! Or hot chocolate.

    These double chocolate chip muffins bake up SO beautifully. I love how they have perfect crackly dome uniformed tops! There's nothing worse than having a bland chocolate muffin (or bland chocolate anything..). If I'm going to waste calories on a muffin, especially for breakfast, it better be amazing.

    Table of Contents

    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Recipe Tips
    • More muffin recipes you'll enjoy
    • 📋 Recipe
    • Double Chocolate Muffins

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Chocolate lovers, unite!: If you're a chocoholic, these muffins are a dream come true. With a rich cocoa batter and gooey chocolate chips, they offer a double dose of chocolate goodness in every bite.
    • Easy to Make: This double chocolate chip muffin recipe is straightforward and achievable, making it a great recipe for anyone to make.
    • Texture: The combination of buttermilk, oil and extra dark brown sugar in the recipe ensures that these fudgy chocolate muffins are incredibly moist and melt-in-your-mouth tender.
    Double Chocolate Chip Muffins - Sprinkle Some Sugar

    Ingredients

    This double chocolate muffin recipe uses mostly pantry staple ingredients so they are incredibly easy to make.

    • All-purpose flour
    • Cocoa powder
    • Dark cocoa powder: Optional, you may use 2 tbs of regular cocoa powder. I like to use a small amount of dark cocoa to intensify the chocolate flavor.
    • Dark brown sugar
    • Granulated sugar
    • Baking soda
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Eggs
    • Buttermilk see notes to make your own
    • Vanilla extract
    • Vegetable oil
    • Strong coffee: You can use 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso mixed with ¼ cup hot water
    • Mini chocolate chips: Or any type of chips, chunks or chopped chocolate you'd like

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Add fresh berries like raspberries, strawberries or cherries.
    Double Chocolate Chip Muffins - Sprinkle Some Sugar

    Recipe Tips

    Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for extra richness and intense chocolate flavor.

    To achieve a tender texture, avoid over-mixing the batter. Mix until the dry and wet ingredients are just combined.

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    📋 Recipe

    Double chocolate muffin.

    Double Chocolate Muffins

    Jessica
    These Double Chocolate Muffins are intensely chocolatey and super moist with a tight crumb. The combination of the tender chocolate muffins and gooey chocolate chips creates a delicious chocolate explosion that's perfect for breakfast or any time you're craving a sweet treat.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup cocoa powder regular
    • 2 tbs dark cocoa powder optional, you may use 2 tbs of regular cocoa powder
    • 1 cup dark brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • pinch salt
    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup buttermilk see notes to make your own
    • 1 tbs vanilla extract
    • ½ cup oil
    • ¼ cup strong coffee you may use 1 teaspoon instant coffee mixed with ¼ cup hot water
    • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat 350°F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease very well with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a large bowl, whisk flour, both cocoa powders, both sugars, baking soda, baking powder and salt together until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and oil. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into it. Stir until almost combined, then add hot coffee. Keep stirring until everything is just combined. Reserve 2 tbs of chocolate chips to sprinkle on top and gently fold in the rest. You don't want to over-mix or you will have tough muffins.
    • Scoop batter (I like to use an ice cream scoop) into prepared muffin tin ¾ to the top, don't be afraid to fill them. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top of each cup of batter and gently press them down.
    • Bake muffins for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs on it. Allow muffins to cool in hot pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish.

    Notes

    To make your own buttermilk: Add 2 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar or fresh lemon juice to ¾ cup of milk in this recipe. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
    For gluten-free muffins: I have tested this recipe using a gluten-free measure for measure flour. You will use it as a one for one substitute for all-purpose flour.
    To freeze: Wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or plastic bag. They will stay fresh for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature overnight for best results. If you need to thaw quickly, use the microwave at 10 second intervals.
    How to store muffins: You will need a large airtight container with a secure lid - alternatively, you can use a plastic bag. Line your container with paper towels and arrange the muffins in a single layer. Pro tip: Add a slice of bread to the container - this will help to absorb excess moisture and ensure that your muffins don't get soggy or gummy! Store them for up to 4-5 days.

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    1. Sarah says

      December 04, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      Wonderful recipe I’ll be making these again. Probably to many times.

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      • Jessica says

        December 11, 2018 at 1:50 pm

        Yay!

        - Jessica

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    2. TARA says

      December 28, 2017 at 8:54 am

      These muffins were delicious! They taste as good as they look! I made a couple changes, i used regular semi sweet chocolate chips since I didn’t have mini ones on hand and I used hot chocolate instead of coffee since my family doesn’t drink coffee. Also I got 17 muffins instead of 12, but whose complaining about more chocolatey goodness to enjoy!!

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    3. SZVLNCHLADY says

      October 25, 2017 at 8:56 am

      I made these muffins twice once with the dark cocoa and the second time I made him with all regular cocoa. Husband preferred the ones with all regular cocoa. These will definitely be a family favorite. I also used almond milk in place of Buttermilk. They are very moist I'm very happy with this recipe this is the second one I tried and it's fantastic.

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