The Best Chocolate Chip Muffins

Steps

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1. 1
   Chop up a 4 oz chocolate bar, using semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or baker's chocolate. Set aside.
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2. 2
   Add the chopped chocolate and chocolate chips to a small bowl, stir in a small amount of pre-measured flour, and set aside.
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3. 3
   In a large bowl, cream together sugar and eggs, whisking until light and pale in color, about 1 minute.
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4. 4
   Add the melted vegetable oil and butter mixture (or all melted butter or all melted oil) along with vanilla extract, and whisk to combine.
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5. 5
   Add the pre-measured dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt), making sure the leavening agents are evenly incorporated with the flour.
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6. 6
   Add buttermilk and mix until just about fully combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
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7. 7
   Fold in the chocolate and flour mixture that was prepared earlier, mixing gently to combine.
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8. 8
   Line a standard muffin tin with liners. Using a large ice cream scoop, fill each cup about three-quarters full. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top if desired.
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9. 9
   Bake in a 425°F oven for 8 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 7 minutes until golden and tender.
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