Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Redsie's Note:

One word: Mmmmmm! Adapted from a King Arthur Flour recipe. Tried it with blueberries and it was awesome!! I have changed the temperature of the oven for 350 as 400 was a bit too high. :)

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 muffins

Crumb Topping

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Muffin Batter

• 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 3/4 cup low-fat milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips
• 24 -36 fresh whole raspberries (or frozen)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F Lightly grease (or line with cupcake papers) a 12-cup square or standard muffin pan; or lightly grease a silicone muffin pan.
2. Prepare the crumb topping by mixing the ingredients together until very moist and crumbly. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted margarine, milk, and eggs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips. Add the dry mixture to the liquid and stir until combined.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Push three small or two large raspberries down into the top of the batter; they don't need to be covered by batter. Sprinkle with the crumb topping, using a slightly heaped tablespoon for each muffin.
5. Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, until they are golden brown and feel set when you touch them in the middle. Remove them from the oven, and let them stand for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

Reviews

[litvat]

Excellent Muffin Recipe! I didn't use the crumb topping, and made a few small changes: I used butter instead of margarine; I mixed 4 tsp. of instant coffee into the milk; I added 1tsp. Vanilla; I used more raspberries (2pts) & mixed them right into the batter rather than adding them at the end. Very moist, great texture & nice flavor. Will definitely make again!

[Jessica (Chef #976572)]

These muffins were AMAZING! The best muffins I have had in quite awhile and the SMELL! They just made my whole apartment smell like heaven when they were baking. I put them in for 20 minutes and used frozen raspberries, but I think the could have used another minute or two since the frozen raspberries are now a little mushy.

[mommymakeit4u]

Oh these were 5 The texture was amazing!! Wouldn't hesitate to make them without the raspberries if I didn't have them on hand, but they were a nice touch!