Chocolate Muffin Cups

Enjoy your homemade chocolate muffin cups!

Ingredients:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. If using chocolate chips, fold them into the batter.
6. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.