Description
Salted caramel chocolate chunk muffins deliver a perfect harmony of sweet and salty indulgence. Rich chocolate and silky caramel create an irresistible breakfast treat that will delight you with each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chocolate chunks
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin for easy removal and clean baking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending of flour, sugars, leavening agents, and seasoning.
- Separately whisk together melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth, uniform liquid mixture.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry components, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Carefully fold chocolate chunks into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Evenly distribute the batter among muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
- Drizzle caramel sauce across the top of each muffin, creating an artistic swirl pattern.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of sea salt over the caramel swirls to enhance flavor complexity.
- Place muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted.
- Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack, permitting them to set and develop full flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Caramel lovers can swirl extra sauce generously for a more intense flavor profile.
- Dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk work perfectly as milk substitutes in this recipe.
- Use dark chocolate chunks for a less sweet, more sophisticated taste that balances the caramel’s richness.
- Ensure muffins are completely cool before storing to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain their delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg