Delicious Orange Chocolate Muffins Recipe

Name: Delicious Orange Chocolate Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Sifted Flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup chocolate chips; 1 large orange (zest and about ¼ cup juice); Additional orange juice for glaze (optional); 2 large eggs; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

These light and zesty orange chocolate muffins are a family favorite! A secret ingredient – frozen butter – creates melt-in-your-mouth pockets of air for an unbelievably tender crumb. Inspired by a friend's recipe, these muffins are devoured as quickly as they come out of the oven. The vibrant orange flavor pairs perfectly with rich chocolate chips, making them irresistible. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or store them in an airtight container for a couple of days.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 247.9 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Delicious Orange Chocolate Muffins

Sifted Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 large orange (zest and about ¼ cup juice)
Additional orange juice for glaze (optional)
2 large eggs
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

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How to Make Delicious Orange Chocolate Muffins

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Place 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt.
In a separate bowl, zest and juice 1 large orange (about ¼ cup juice).
Remove butter from freezer and coarsely grate using a box grater. Return to the freezer for 1 minute.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and the orange zest and juice.
Add the frozen grated butter to the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
Fill each muffin liner about ¾ full.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Rotate the muffin tin and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
(Optional) Prepare a simple glaze by whisking together powdered sugar with a little orange juice or milk until desired consistency. Drizzle over the cooled muffins.
Enjoy!