TRADITIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Traditional Chocolate Chip Muffins image

Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake, and these are the best. I always keep some in the freezer for breakfast on the run. I can zap one in the microwave before I head out the door. -Kelly Kirby Westville, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
TOPPING:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.