Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the unsalted butter. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and golden brown sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed for about 1 minute.

   Start 1-minute timer
2. 2

   Add the vanilla extract and large eggs. Mix on medium speed until incorporated.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mash the four medium-sized ripe bananas, then add the mashed bananas to the muffin batter.

4. 4

   Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in that order. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the banana batter and mix until combined.

5. 5

   Add the chopped walnuts and semisweet chocolate chips. Fold them into the batter with a spatula.

6. 6

   Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Divide the batter among the liners, filling each muffin full; the recipe yields about 12–13 full muffins.

7. 7

   Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the tops of the muffins as desired.

8. 8

   Bake at 350°F (180 °C) for 20–24 minutes, until the muffins are baked through.

   Start 24-minute timer