Chocolate Chunk Muffins
6 T butter or canola butter
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 c white flour
1 c white whole wheat flour
1/4 c sugar
1/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 T baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 c buttermilk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
In microwave, melt together the butter or canola butter and half of the chopped chocolate.
In large bowl, sift together the flours, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In smaller bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and vanilla until well combined.
Pour the liquid ingredients and the melted butter or canola butter and chocolate over the dry ingredients. Gently but quickly stir to combine. Do not overmix. Stir in the remaining chopped chocolate.
Divide the batter among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
