Dessert for 12
Chocolate Chip Muffins
$1.53for 445 minServes 12
These tender muffins mix buttermilk batter with chocolate chips, then bake until golden and firm in the center.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk, 8.5 oz$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price | |
| Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.58 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to school
$0.38 per serving$1.53 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp real vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter, then whisk it with the buttermilk, eggs, sugars, and vanilla.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture just until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean.
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