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Double Chocolate Muffins with Peanut Butter Glaze Recipe

Indulge in these Double Chocolate Muffins with a creamy peanut butter glaze. Moist, fluffy, and bursting with chocolate, they're perfect for any time!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Chunks
For the Peanut Butter Glaze:
  • ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Parchment Paper or Baking Spray
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. 2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray it with baking spray.
  3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. 4. In another bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  5. 5. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. 6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks into the batter.
  7. 7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  8. 8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. 9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. 10. For the glaze, whisk together peanut butter and a splash of milk until smooth.
  11. 11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and allow to set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra chocolatey muffins, use both chocolate chips and chunks.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess.
  • For a lighter texture, sift the flour and cocoa powder together before mixing.