Description
These Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins are a delightful breakfast treat combining the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a moist, tender muffin. Perfect for a quick snack or a kid-friendly breakfast, these muffins are easy to make and freeze well for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter, melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until incorporated. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the muffins.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the muffins set properly.
Notes
- For extra peanut flavor, sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top before baking.
- You can use natural peanut butter, but make sure it’s well-stirred and not too oily.
- These muffins freeze well—just thaw and reheat for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
