Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe (Soft & Bakery-Style)

These soft and fluffy chocolate chip muffins are perfectly moist, loaded with chocolate chips, and topped with a beautiful bakery-style dome. This easy homemade muffin recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

• 250g all-purpose flour
• 150g granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 120ml vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 180ml whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 200g chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Prepare wet ingredients:
   In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine batter:
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a slightly lumpy batter gives soft, tender muffins.
5. Add chocolate chips:
   Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
6. Fill muffin cups:
   Divide the batter evenly into liners, filling almost to the top for that bakery-style rise.
7. Top and bake:
   Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve:
   Let the muffins cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best texture and flavor.

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Chip Muffins

• Do not overmix: This keeps muffins light and fluffy.
• Use room temperature ingredients: Helps create a smoother batter.
• Extra chocolate topping: Makes them look more bakery-style and appealing.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.