Nutella Muffins

These tender Nutella muffins are a must-try for all Nutella enthusiasts! With their rich, chocolatey centers and beautifully swirled crowns, they are not only delicious but also visually stunning. Each bite reveals a creamy Nutella surprise, making these muffins perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Nutella Muffins:

• All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base of the muffin batter.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the muffins perfectly.
• Cornstarch: Adds a tender crumb to the muffins.
• Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Helps the muffins rise beautifully.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness.
• Unsalted Butter: Adds moisture and richness.
• Canola or Vegetable Oil: Keeps the muffins soft and moist.
• Egg: Binds the ingredients together.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
• Sour Cream: Adds moisture and a slight tang, making the muffins tender.
• Chocolate Chips: Adds extra chocolatey goodness.
• Nutella: For filling the muffins, and for swirling on top.

For making the Nutella Muffins, here are the essential tools you’ll need:

• Mixing Bowls: You’ll need a few mixing bowls in different sizes to combine the dry ingredients and wet ingredients.
• Whisk: A whisk is essential for blending the dry ingredients and whisking the wet ingredients until smooth.
• Electric Mixer: An electric hand mixer or Stand Mixer will help you cream all of the ingredients, ensuring a smooth texture.
• Spatula: A silicone spatula is perfect for folding the wet and dry ingredients together without over-mixing.
• Muffin Pan: A standard 12-count muffin pan is needed to bake the muffins. Make sure it’s well-greased or lined with paper muffin liners.
• Measuring Scale: To accurately measure all your ingredients in grams.
• Cookie Scoop: A cookie scoop helps evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups, ensuring uniform muffin sizes.
• Toothpicks: Toothpicks are handy for checking if the muffins are baked through.
• Cooling Rack: A cooling rack allows the muffins to cool evenly after baking, preventing them from becoming soggy.

Here is the full Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 220 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 179 g (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) unsalted butter melted
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) canola or vegetable oil
• 1 large egg room temperature preferred
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 240 ml (1 cup) sour cream
• 175 g (1 cup) chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 215°C (425°F) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and oil, then whisk in the egg and vanilla extract. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
4. Mix Batter: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Add chocolate chips and continue folding until no dry spots remain.
5. Assemble Muffins: Fill muffin liners halfway with batter. Add a tablespoon of Nutella to each, then top with remaining batter.
6. Add Nutella Swirl: Warm the remaining Nutella slightly, drizzle it over the muffin tops, and swirl with a butter knife.
7. Bake: Bake for 8-9 minutes at 215°C (425°F), then reduce heat to 175°C (350°F) and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes.
8. Enjoy: Let the muffins cool completely before serving.

Tips & Tricks:

Tips for the Muffins:

• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your egg and sour cream are at room temperature before starting. This helps the ingredients blend more smoothly, resulting in a more consistent batter.
• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense, tough muffins.
• Warm the Nutella: Briefly warming the Nutella in the microwave makes it easier to swirl on top of the muffins, creating that beautiful marbled effect.
• Swirl the Nutella: After adding Nutella to the muffin batter, gently swirl it in with a spoon or knife to create a marbled effect. Don’t over-swirl, as this can mix the Nutella too much into the batter, losing the swirl effect.
• Extra Nutella Drizzle: For an extra indulgent touch, you can drizzle some warmed Nutella over the tops of the muffins once they have cooled completely.

General Tips:

• Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) for the first part of baking. This high temperature helps the muffins rise quickly. After 7-9 minutes, lower the temperature to 175°C (350°F) to ensure even baking without burning the tops.
• Fill Muffin Liners Generously: Fill each muffin liner about halfway with batter, then add a dollop of Nutella, and top with more batter. This ensures that the Nutella remains in the center of the muffin and creates a gooey chocolate surprise.
• Use a Spoon for Nutella: If Nutella is too thick to easily dollop, warm it slightly in the microwave (for about 10-15 seconds) to make it easier to scoop.
• Check for Doneness: Since ovens can vary, start checking your muffins a couple of minutes before the end of the baking time. They’re done when the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
• Cool Completely Before Serving: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and enhances the flavor.

These tips will help you achieve perfectly tender, chocolatey Nutella muffins with a gooey center and beautiful swirl every time!

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Watch the recipe video here. Let’s get to baking! Here is the full recipe: