Description
Welcome to my cozy kitchen, where every recipe tells a story! Today, I’m excited to share my experience with Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Muffins. These little delights are more than just a treat—they’re a way to sprinkle a bit of joy throughout your busy day. Whether you’re whipping them up for an afternoon snack or impressing your loved ones at brunch, these muffins are sure to dazzle with their rich, velvety flavor and charming color. So, let’s dive into this easy recipe that fits right into your hectic schedule and warms your heart!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk or 1/3 cup milk combined with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (or 425F for later baking instructions).
- Line the mini muffin pans with cupcake liners.
- If using milk instead of buttermilk, mix 1/3 cup of milk with 1 tsp of lemon juice and let it sit.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt, and whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients: egg, oil, buttermilk (or milk and lemon juice), cocoa powder, and red food coloring, and mix well.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just moist, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups almost to the top, smoothing the batter in the tins.
- Bake at 425F for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix to maintain the muffins’ tenderness.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg