Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/3 cup (65g) light brown sugar (packed)
• 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream (room tempearture )
• 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk (room temperature )
• 1 cup (190g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with liners and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Mix in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Mix in the dry ingredients in two additions alternating with the milk, making sure to mix in each addition until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Evenly distribute the batter between all 12 muffin liners, filling each one to the top. Sprinkle each one with additional chocolate chips if desired. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove the muffins from the pan, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.