Mint Chocolate Jumbo Muffins
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These jumbo muffins are my go to when I want something indulgent but still manageable on a busy morning. The combination of rich dark chocolate and fresh mint is absolutely irresistible, and the best part is how quick they come together. You'll have these baked and ready in just under an hour, making them perfect for weeknight baking or Sunday meal prep. Dark chocolate, beyond tasting amazing, is packed with antioxidants that make these treats feel a little bit less guilty. The recipe is straightforward enough for beginners but impressive enough to serve guests, and I love that it doesn't require any fancy ingredients or techniques.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 50dark cocoa powder
- 20dried mint leaves
- 100semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 120unsalted milk
- 5baking powder
- 2salt
- 20confectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: To prevent the muffins from sticking, use a generous amount of paper liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until smooth and free of lumps.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the chocolate mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Be gentle when folding the ingredients together to avoid deflating the batter.
- 6
Stir in the chopped dark chocolate and dried mint leaves.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to tough muffins.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and ensure all the batter is used.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the muffins after 15 minutes, as they can go from underbaked to overbaked quickly.
- 9
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help the muffins retain their moisture and texture.
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