Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Muffins
A reliable homemade salted caramel chocolate chunk muffins recipe inspired by a highly saved Pinterest favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare: Heat oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan.
- Mix: Whisk dry ingredients separately; whisk butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine: Fold wet into dry with chocolate chunks, mixing only until streaks disappear.
- Fill: Layer batter and small spoonfuls of caramel in each cup; finish with more chocolate.
- Bake: Bake 19 to 23 minutes and add a light caramel drizzle and flaky salt while warm.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.