Mary Berry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Mary Berry’s Chocolate Chip Muffins are classic, light, and airy muffins packed with chocolate chips. These muffins have a soft texture, a hint of vanilla, and just the right amount of sweetness, making them an irresistible homemade delight.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
- Self-raising flour (250g) – Helps create a light and fluffy texture.
- Caster sugar (150g) – This adds the perfect level of sweetness.
- Butter (100g, melted) – Gives a rich, buttery taste.
- Eggs (2, large) – Helps bind the ingredients and add moisture.
- Milk (150ml) – Keeps the muffins soft and tender.
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp) – Enhances the flavor with a subtle sweetness.
- Chocolate chips (150g, dark or milk) – The star ingredient for a chocolatey treat.
- A pinch of salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, sift the self-raising flour and add the caster sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
3. Melt the butter
In a small saucepan or microwave, melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
4. Mix the wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon. Do not overmix—stop when the ingredients are just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips
Add the chocolate chips and fold them into the batter evenly.
7. Fill the muffin cases
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cases, filling each about ¾ full.
8. Bake to perfection
Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and serve
Remove the muffins from the tin and place them on a cooling rack. Let them cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.