Flavorful Rainbow Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops
These whimsical and nostalgic muffin tops feature a fluffy vanilla batter bursting with colorful rainbow chocolate chips, perfect for a quick and delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (175g) rainbow chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled unsalted butter with granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the wet mixture, whisking well after each addition.
- Stir in the pure vanilla extract and whole milk until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Fold in the rainbow chocolate chips gently to keep them evenly distributed.
- Use an ice cream scoop or spoon to drop generous dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers spring back lightly to the touch.
- Let the muffin tops cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Melt the butter and let it cool before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely. Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent sinking. Use an ice cream scoop for uniform muffin tops. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffin tops tender. If batter is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time to loosen. Check muffin tops early if your oven runs hot to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin top
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Protein: 3
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