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To create these delectable Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffin Tops, it’s essential to understand the roles of the key ingredients involved. Each component contributes to the overall texture, flavor, and richness of the final product.

Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffin Tops

A delightful twist on a classic dish.
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup mini chocolate chips

4 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

      Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

        Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

          Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

            Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

              Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

                Scoop the Batter: Using a cookie scoop or a large spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of the muffin batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.

                  Add Cream Cheese Filling: Make a small indentation in the center of each mound and add about ½ teaspoon of the cream cheese filling.

                    Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean (a few chocolate bits are okay!).

                      Cool: Remove the muffin tops from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                        Enjoy your delightful Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffin Tops!

                          Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 12 muffin tops