Colossal Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Sink your teeth into these decadent Colossal Chocolate Chunk Muffins, a chocolate lover’s dream that delivers bakery-style indulgence right in your own kitchen! Packed with semi-sweet chocolate chunks in every bite, these oversized muffins boast a rich, tender crumb enhanced by buttermilk and cocoa powder. Finished with a buttery golden dome and optional milk chocolate chips for extra texture, they’re irresistibly soft and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day treat. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe uses a quick baking technique for a high-rise, bakery-style crown—ideal for impressing guests or satisfying your biggest chocolate cravings. Treat yourself to ultimate chocolate bliss with these moist and flavorful muffins that pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.25 cups buttermilk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs (large)
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
• 0.5 cup milk chocolate chunks or chips (optional for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until evenly combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix (the batter will be thick).

Step 5

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Using a large scoop or spoon, divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin liners, filling each almost to the top for a nice dome as they rise.

Step 7

Sprinkle the tops with milk chocolate chunks or chips if desired for added texture and appearance.

Step 8

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy warm for melty chocolate goodness, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4314.1

Total Fat 164.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 681.6mg	0%
Sodium 3519.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 684.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 397.8g
Protein 73.7g	0%

Vitamin D 238.6IU	0%
Calcium 797.9mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 2299.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 60.6%