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These are so chocolaty, rich & moist, I’m not sure if it’s fair to call these muffins, but I’m still going to.

Maybe these double chocolate muffins should be kept for special occasions? I’ll let you make that very difficult decision.

Active  Time: 10 min.

Total Time without resting: 40 min.

Total Time WITH RESTING BATTER: 1 hr. 40 min., BEST Overnight

You can bake the batter straight away, but to achieve a well risen, perfect muffin, it’s important to let the batter rest for at least an hour. I suggest making it the night before & refrigerate covered, with plastic wrap. 

Servings: 12 muffins 

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups All purpose flour

1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
1 tablespoon Baking powder
1 1/2 cup Buttermilk, room temperature
1 stick Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 Large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups Dark chocolate, chopped or mini chips, divided

Roadmap:

1. Preheat the oven to 400° & line a 12 count muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour,  cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, beat together the buttermilk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until only a few streaks of flour remain. Lightly stir in 1 cup chocolate chunks/chips. DO NOT OVER MIX. A couple tiny spots of flour is ok.
4. Cover the muffin batter and allow it to rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight. The muffins will stand taller & be deeper in flavor. Think soup or chili the next day.
5. When baking, divide evenly among the muffin tin cups. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chunks/chips.
6. Bake until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 17 to 19 minutes. Remember there’s chocolate chunks/chips melting in your muffins. Be sure to look just for no wet cake batter on the toothpick.

Sharing one of these decadent muffins with someone over a cup of hot coffee, a nice glass of red wine or cold glass of milk is about all you need to satisfy your sweet craving & take you to a happy place.