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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Rich, tender muffins swirled with salted caramel and loaded with chocolate chunks — the perfect bakery-style treat at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce plus extra for drizzle
  • flaky sea salt for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed; fold in chocolate chunks.
  5. Spoon batter into cups, swirl caramel on top, and bake 18–22 minutes.
  6. Cool 5 minutes, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle with sea salt.

Notes

For gooey centers, add caramel to the middle before baking. Best enjoyed warm!