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Chocolate Crumb Muffins

Deliciously rich chocolate muffins topped with a crumbly goodness, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Crumb Topping
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups flour
  • 0.25 cups butter, softened

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Crumb Topping
  1. For the crumb topping, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 cup softened butter until crumbly.
Baking
  1. Fill the muffin cups with batter and sprinkle the crumb topping on top.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Let cool before serving.

Notes

For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa. Don’t skip the crumb topping! It’s essential for deliciousness. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.