Description
These Better Than the Bakery Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake Muffins are moist, tender, and filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Topped with a cinnamon brown sugar streusel, they offer a delightful combination of flavors perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Muffin Batter
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 12-16 muffin tins with paper liners for easy removal and cleanup.
- Make the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine the 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and cubed cold butter. Use your hands to mix everything until crumbly and set this mixture aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, buttermilk, Greek yogurt, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: To the wet ingredients, add 2 cups of flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Layer Batter and Streusel: Divide half of the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle about one-third of the streusel topping evenly over the batter. Next, add the remaining batter on top, and finish by evenly distributing the remaining streusel over the muffins.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the streusel to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Ensure muffins bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean to avoid undercooking.
- These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
