Mini chocolate chip muffins are a great breakfast or snack. Bite sized muffins that taste like a chocolate chip cookie. A family favorite!

I love anything that involves chocolate chips like this chocolate chip bunt cake, German chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate chip bars. So naturally these mini chocolate chip muffins have a special place in my heart and stomach.

Mini muffins are great because they are easy to pop in your mouth for a snack and kids love them. I decided to make my own mini muffin recipe after my mom gave my daughter a package of them for a snack. She loved them so much I knew I needed to make my version.

Now the kids ask for these bite-sized mini muffins on a regular basis. I usually will make a double batch to have for breakfast and an afternoon snack.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy to make. This is a simple recipe with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
• Portable. Bite size muffins are great for on-the-go breakfast or a perfect snack.
• A hit with everyone. Kid and adult friendly, everyone loves these little muffins!

Ingredients

• Sugar – Granulated white sugar
• Butter – Unsalted butter, softened
• Milk – Use your favorite milk, like 2% or whole milk.
• Egg – 1 large egg.
• Vanilla extract – This adds a little sweetness to the muffins.
• Flour – All-purpose flour is used.
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Mini chocolate chips – Mini chocolate chips are perfect for these muffins but you can use regular semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips.

How to make Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

• Mix: Start by mixing together softened butter and sugar until it becomes creamy. I used a hand mixer to combine the ingredients. (You can replace the butter with equal amount of shortening if you prefer.)
• Add in egg, milk, and vanilla.
• Dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the we ingredients mixture.
• Using a spatula, stir in the mini chocolate chips. You could substitute with regular size chocolate chips.
• Bake: Scoop 1 tablespoon of the muffin mixture into prepared mini muffin pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 12 minutes. I recommend checking the muffins at the 10 minute mark. They will be done with a toothpick comes out clean.

Recipe tips

• Let the cold ingredients come to room temperature to help the muffins bake perfectly.
• Try using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the batter into the muffin cups.
• Try making these as regular size muffins. They will need to bake for 15-18 minutes.

How to store Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Store: Let the muffins completely cool and store in an airtight container for a week.

Freeze: Let them cool and then place muffins in an airtight, freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Let them thaw in the refrigerator and then microwave for about 30 seconds to warm.

Let me know if you make this mini muffin recipe in the comments.

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