Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter, creating an irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional but recommended for added richness)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Create Swirls: Scoop spoonfuls of batter into each muffin cup, filling them about halfway. Drop small dollops of peanut butter on top of the batter. Use a toothpick or a skewer to swirl the peanut butter into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
- The chocolate chips are optional but highly recommended to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg