Chocolate Crumble Muffins Recipe

Forget dry muffins! These decadent Chocolate Crumble Muffins are more like a blissful cross between a tender shortcake and a melt-in-your-mouth biscuit. Moist, crumbly, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor, they're best enjoyed warm from the oven. Get ready for a taste sensation that's unbelievably easy to make!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 176.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Crumble Muffins

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How to Make Chocolate Crumble Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Butter a 12-hole muffin tin or line it with cupcake papers.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
  4. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended), and 1 tablespoon finely grated citrus zest (orange or lemon).
  6. In a separate measuring cup, whisk together 1 large egg and enough light cream to reach 1 cup total liquid.
  7. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
  8. Divide the dough evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  9. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips (optional) over the tops of the muffins.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
  11. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool slightly in the muffin tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

28g

Carbs

6g