Chunky Chocolate Orange Muffins

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

A guilty pleasure for us chocolate-orange lovers.

• Total Time: 52 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 -18 muf ...

• ½ cup butter , softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 oranges, zest of
• ½ cup orange juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares , chopped (or 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips)
• 1 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking square , melted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400° and grease muffin tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar; cream until light and fluffy (I use an electric mixer).
3. Add in eggs one at a time; beat well after each addition.
4. Add in sour cream, orange zest, and orange juice; combine well.
5. In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and chopped chocolate.
6. Add to creamed mixture; stir gently just until blended.
7. Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling 3/4 full.
8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
9. Set aside to cool.
10. Drizzle with melted chocolate.