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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins

Rich chocolate muffins swirled with creamy peanut butter and topped with chocolate chips for a decadent treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter slightly warmed
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Stir in half the dry ingredients, then add milk. Mix until just combined. Stir in remaining dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Fill muffin liners 3/4 full with batter.
  7. Drop 1 tsp of warmed peanut butter on each muffin. Swirl with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
  8. Top with extra chocolate chips.
  9. Bake 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Cool for 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.