Simple Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Craving warm, fluffy muffins in a flash? Whip up these Simple Chocolate Chip Muffins made with self-rising flour – just 6 ingredients and 15 minutes stand between you and breakfast (or snack!) bliss. Gooey chocolate chips, soft crumb, and easy peasy prep – perfection!

Self-rising flour is a staple in Southern kitchens. It’s the backbone of some of our favorite dishes, like buttermilk biscuits and tea cakes. Self-rising flour is also good for making muffins, like this small-batch chocolate chip muffins. (Baking in small batches is great for portion control.) The muffins only take minutes to whip up and bake in under 20 minutes.

Let’s take a quick look at how to make these tender muffins.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Place cupcake liners in muffin pan. If you don’t have a muffin pan that has 6 “cups,” you can use a standard muffin tin that has 12-cup muffin tin without any issues.
• Beat one egg and softened butter together in a medium bowl. Whisk milk and vanilla into the egg mixture.

• Add sugar and self-rising flour to the wet ingredients. Stir until combined, being careful not to over-mix.

• Fold chocolate chips into the muffin batter.

• Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for “good measure.”

Baking Time

• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the tops of the muffins are golden brown.

Recipe Notes

• If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make a substitute: In a 1-cup measuring cup, combine 1½ teaspoons baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt, then fill the rest with all-purpose flour. Whisk together to ensure even distribution.
• To keep the muffins fresh and moist, store them in an airtight container once they’ve cooled.
• You can use melted butter instead of softened butter; just let it cool slightly before mixing to prevent cooking the egg.
• While mini chocolate chips are recommended for even distribution, feel free to use your preferred type of chocolate chips or chunks.
• Both whole milk and 2% milk work well in this recipe.
• For best results, use parchment paper cupcake liners; they peel off easily from the muffins.

Freezing Tips

To freeze, place the cooled muffins in an airtight zip-top freezer bag, removing as much air as possible before sealing.

When you’re ready to enjoy them, thaw at room temperature or warm them in the microwave for a few seconds for that fresh-from-the-oven taste.

These Simple Chocolate Chip Muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat any time of day. Enjoy the delightful combination of a soft, tender crumb and melty chocolate chips in every bite!

Ready to bake these delicious Chocolate Chip Muffins? Gather your ingredients and give this easy recipe a try today! Don’t forget to share your creations—tag us on social media @SouthernKissed so we can see your muffin masterpieces!