Muffins with hazelnuts and chocolate

Here’s a delicious recipe for muffins with hazelnuts and chocolate—a delightful treat that combines rich flavors and textures!

Hazelnut Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped hazelnuts (toasted for more flavor)
• ½ cup chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures:

   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.

5. Add Hazelnuts and Chocolate:

   • Gently fold in the chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips.

6. Fill Muffin Cups:

   • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

7. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be set and slightly spring back when touched.

8. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Enjoy:

   • Enjoy your rich and nutty hazelnut chocolate muffins warm or at room temperature!

Tips and Variations:

• Nut Alternatives: You can substitute hazelnuts with other nuts like walnuts or almonds if you prefer.
• Add More Chocolate: For an extra chocolatey flavor, add more chocolate chips or chunks to the batter.
• Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.

These muffins are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are sure to please! Enjoy your baking!