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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Muffins – Easy Recipe

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Muffins – Easy Recipe

Description

Hello, fellow bakers! If you’re looking for a sweet treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the irresistible flavor of salted caramel, you’re in the right place. Today, we’ll be diving into a recipe that is both decadent and easy to make – Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Muffins. These muffins are the perfect balance of sweet and salty, with a soft, moist texture that’s loaded with chocolate chunks and drizzled with caramel sauce. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just treating yourself, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Optional substitutions:

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • To make these muffins dairy-free, use a dairy-free butter alternative and swap the buttermilk with a plant-based milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  5. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  8. Drizzle each muffin with a tablespoon of caramel sauce and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top (if using).
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before drizzling with extra caramel sauce and serving.

Baking tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins, so fold the ingredients gently to keep the batter light and airy.

Equipment

Notes

  • For an extra caramel flavor, try swirling more caramel sauce into the batter before baking.
  • You can also use dark chocolate chunks for a richer taste, or milk chocolate for a sweeter version.
  • If you’re adding walnuts, toast them lightly before using. Toasted walnuts will add a deeper, nuttier flavor to the muffins.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/salted-caramel-chocolate-chunk-muffins/