Top O’ The Muffin To Ya

This muffin makes me want to start selling muffin tops. Elaine and Kramer had a seriously fabulous idea. I’ve made a very simple sour cream muffin with semi-sweet chocolate chips mixed in. What makes it special is the generous sprinkle of Turbinado Sugar on top. It gives it a crunchy, sweet, almost candy-like top. Don’t get me wrong, the actual muffin is also quite tasty too, but I could make muffin tops, corner the market, and take over the world! Its just that good.
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Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

2 c all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

2 large eggs
1 c sour cream
2/3 c brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp almond extract

1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
turbinado (or other large grain) sugar for sprinkling on top

1. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan and preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Combine all dry ingredients (first 4 ingredients) in a large bowl and whisk together to incorporate.

3. Combine eggs, sour cream, sugar, butter and almond extract in another bowl, and whisk to incorporate.

4. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and fold together with 2-3 light strokes. Pour in the chocolate chips, and stir a few more times, just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix, or you will or you will end up with one tough muffin. The batter should be slightly lumpy.

5. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle a generous amount of turbinado sugar over the top of each muffin. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 12-15 minutes.

Note: The chocolate chips can be substituted with frozen berries.

November 13, 2007 | Filed Under Bakery, Breakfast, Sweet Tooth

 

Critiques & Opinions

6 Critiques to “Top O’ The Muffin To Ya”

  1. Sarah on November 13th, 2007 9:11 pm

    These look so yummy! I’m sure my husband would love them.

  2. Paula from Only Cookware on November 13th, 2007 11:14 pm

    They look delicious. Nice simple recipe too. I’m glad you put the link to Wikipedia for the turbinado sugar as I have never heard of it.

  3. Deborah on November 14th, 2007 3:34 pm

    They actually sell pans these days that make just the muffin top. This recipe would be perfect!

  4. Candace on November 14th, 2007 4:24 pm

    Sar… You gotta make ‘em for they hubs! :)

    Paula… Wikipedia is definitely my friend.. Turbinado sugar is fabulous in coffee and tea too.

    Deborah… I JUST saw muffin top pans recently. I see myself owning one very soon! :)

  5. Pamela Anderson on November 14th, 2007 7:51 pm

    Hey there! I just came here via a link regarding something you auditioned for (not saying anything since you didn’t share it with your public yet…*smile*). Fantastic blog and I think i’m heading to Publix to get some chocolate chips for some muffins!

    Good luck with everything! I’ll be back as a regular. :)

    Pam in Kendall

  6. Wil on December 24th, 2007 6:51 pm

    Regarding the whole muffin tops issue- I love them, but I don’t throw the stumps out. Instead, I just put some frosting on top and enjoy them as cupcakes. It amazes me that Elaine and Mr. Lippman didn’t think of this! They could have doubled their profits!

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