Double Chocolate Muffins. – Half Baked Harvest

Double Chocolate Muffins: Made with whole wheat flour, maple syrup, cocoa powder, a slight touch of espresso, and dark chocolate chunks. Once baked, each chocolate muffin is filled with a rich chocolate fudge sauce that melts into every nook and cranny. Easy to make with simple ingredients and much better than the bakery!

Wintertime baking is so good. In the summer, I always struggle between baking with stone fruits and berries versus sweet chocolate. But in the winter, chocolate only has citrus to compete with! At least by me. Because of this, I tend to bake with chocolate a lot in the winter!

We see a lot of snowy weather in the mountains, so it’s great for cozy baking days. And these muffins are just perfect for a cold day. You can bake them up in no time!

I’ve had double chocolate muffins on my list of “recipes to make” for at least a year now. This has been one of those recipes that’s just gotten pushed aside, until now. I guess I just wasn’t overly excited to make them. But that changed once my mom said, “Oh, make the double chocolate muffins.” Then, I was off on my merry way.

I set out to make these feelings a little unsure, But I was so happy when they turned out even better than I’d thought. I’ve been so excited to share these!!

THESE MUFFINS! These muffins are the most delicious. Maybe one of my best?

I actually think so!

Let’s get into the details

Ingredients

• eggs
• maple syrups
• whole milk
• vanilla extract
• whole wheat flour
• cocoa powder
• instant coffee/espresso powder
• baking powder
• baking soda
• chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
• salted butter

Special Tools

For these muffins, you’ll need a muffin pan, a mixing bowl, and a medium pot for melting chocolate.

Steps

Step 1: make the muffin batter

The batter is simple. Mix eggs with maple syrup to sweeten, then add in some milk and vanilla extract.

For the flour, I like to use all whole wheat flour. You could also use a gluten-free flour blend if needed. The whole wheat flour is not only better for you, but it actually helps to create a really nice texture.

Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix it all up until fully combined. I just use a rubber spatula for this, no need for an electric mixer.

Once the batter is fully mixed, stir in a handful of chocolate and melted butter.

Step 2: scoop the batter and bake

Now, just scoop the batter into paper-lined muffin cups and bake for about 25 minutes. They will come out of the oven smelling delicious.

Step 3: make the fudge

While the muffins are baking, make the fudge.

Take the chopped-up dark chocolate or use chocolate chips and add them to a pot. Mix with milk or heavy cream. Set the pot over low heat and stir until melted and smooth.

I like to add a pinch of salt too!

Step 3: fill the muffins

Once the muffins are baked, grab a pairing knife and cut a cylinder cone-shaped piece from the top of the muffin.

Fill the muffins with the fudge, then place the muffin top back on, pressing it into the fudge.

Step 4: eat

Serve these muffins with tea, coffee, or even a mug of hot chocolate (topped with lots of whipped cream).

And that’s all there is! Each fluffy muffin is filled with sweet and extra fudgy chocolate. I like to enjoy these warmed-up…warm and gooey makes them especially scrumptious!

Looking for other yummy bakery items?? Here are my favorites:

Giant Double Blueberry Muffin Cookies

Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Carrot Cake Muffins

Baked Blueberry Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

Chocolate Chunk Chai Banana Muffins

Chocolate Chunk Rye Banana Bread

Easy Chocolate Cinnamon Crunch Knots

Lastly, if you make these Double Chocolate Muffins, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!