Fudgy Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven:
   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
   • Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
4. Combine the Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
   • Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
5. Fill the Muffin Tins:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
6. Bake the Muffins:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
   • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your rich and fudgy chocolate muffins!