Introduction
Bring the sweet aroma of Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins to your home! These delicious muffins, filled with ooey-gooey chocolate chunks, make breakfast more enjoyable and can bring cheer to any gloomy afternoon.
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and muffin connoisseurs. The novel twist of browned butter adds a nutty flavor that beautifully contrasts with the sweetness of the chocolate. Anything but complicated, this recipe is a fantastic baking project to share with friends and family.
How to Make Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup milk
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare your muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Using a small saucepan, melt your butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown. The butter should exude a nutty aroma. Once this happens, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine your cooled browned butter and sugar until it is smooth.
4. Incorporate the eggs into your mixture. Add them one at a time, mixing well right after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour in the milk gradually while mixing until it is fully combined with your batter.
7. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
8. Slowly add the dry ingredients into your existing mixture until just combined.
9. Carefully add the chocolate chunks into your batter.
10. Distribute your batter evenly amongst the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
11. Bake your muffins in your preheated oven for 18-20 minutes. After baking, insert a toothpick in the center of a muffin to ensure that it has been cooked fully. If it comes out clean, your muffins are ready.
12. Let your muffins cool for about 5 minutes in the tin before transferring them to a cooling rack.
How to Serve Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins
These Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins taste fantastic as a cozy breakfast treat or a mid-afternoon snack. They can stand on their own, but you can also pair them with a cup of coffee or warm tea for that extra warmth and comfort.
How to Store Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins
If there are any leftovers, put the cooled muffins in an airtight container, where they can stay fresh for up to a week. You may also keep them in the freezer where they can last for up to 2-3 months.
Tips to Make Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Keep an eye on your butter as it browns. It can quickly burn if left unattended.
Variation
You could substitute half of the chocolate chunks with some chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
FAQs
1. Can I use chocolate chips in place of chocolate chunks?
Yes, you can substitute chocolate chunks with chocolate chips though the former gives bigger chocolatey bites.
2. If I don’t have unsalted butter, can I use salted butter instead?
Yes, if you use salted butter, omit the additional 1/4 tsp of salt in the recipe.
3. Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes. Make sure they are completely cooled before freezing. They can stay frozen for up to 2-3 months.