Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

5 from 10 votes

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Fruit and chocolate: it's a winning combination. The refreshing taste of orange citrus zest is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chocolate chips. It's sweet, tangy and fruity and all wrapped up in these delicious orange chocolate chip muffins. Perfect for the holidays or anytime of the year.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: muffins

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
½ cup milk room temperature
¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
½ cup butter melted and cooled
2 large eggs at room temperature
2 tablespoons orange zest from navel oranges
½ cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place muffin liners into the cavities of a muffin tin.
In a medium bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, butter, orange juice, orange zest and eggs.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly into the muffin liners. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of a muffin.
Let them sit for a couple of minutes in the pan and then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool further.
Enjoy!

Notes

Room Temp Storage: Store muffins at room temperature, in an airtight container, to keep them moist for up to 4 days. Add a paper towel at the bottom of the container to absorb excess moisture. Typically you don't need to refrigerate muffins unless they contain meat or cheese.
Freezing Instructions: Muffins freeze well and this helps keep them fresh-tasting! Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store them in a zip-lock bag. You can thaw them at room temperature or use my favorite way: heat them in the microwave, slice them open and add a pat of butter.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure the eggs, butter, and milk are at room temperature before mixing. This helps create a smoother batter and more even baking.
Don’t Overmix the Batter: Mix wet and dry ingredients until they are just combined. Overmixing can result in dense orange chocolate chip muffins muffins. Some lumps are okay!
Preheat the Oven: Always preheat your oven to ensure the muffins bake evenly. A hot oven also helps muffins rise properly.

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