Description
Delve into indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins, a delightful treat that intertwines rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter for a nostalgic experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and egg until smooth.
- Incorporate milk and vanilla: Stir the milk and vanilla extract into the peanut butter mixture.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Fill the muffin tin: Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
- Create a swirl: Swirl some additional peanut butter into each muffin for added flavor.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins briefly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For added sweetness, feel free to drizzle melted chocolate on top after baking. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg