2005

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Source: Recipezaar

The absolute muffin for the absolute chocolate lover.

 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 muffins

Melt the unsweetened chocolate and 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; Make a well in the center and set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs; add the brown sugar, milk, butter, melted chocolate mixture and vanilla; mix well. Pour this mixture into well of flour mixture. Stir until just moistened; do not over mix. Gently fold remaining chocolate chips into batter. Fill prepared muffin tins two thirds full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan on wire rack.