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Perfect Chocolate chip zucchini muffins: 12 Moist Secrets

Chocolate chip zucchini muffins
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Make delicious chocolate chip zucchini muffins that stay moist. Learn how to perfectly distribute the chips and balance the sweetness with the natural moisture from the zucchini. This recipe is a warm invitation to happy baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mix aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the squeezed, grated zucchini.
  7. Toss the chocolate chips with one tablespoon of flour (this helps prevent them from sinking). Fold the floured chips into the batter.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Fill each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Squeeze the grated zucchini very dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Excess water makes muffins dense.
  • Tossing the chocolate chips in a little flour before adding them helps distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
  • For the best texture, mix the batter only until the streaks of flour disappear. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tough muffins.

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