Fudgy Sour Cream Muffins Recipe

Name: Fudgy Sour Cream Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup boiling water; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons sugar (or more or less to taste); 1 egg, beaten; ⅓ cup shortening, melted (Crisco is best); ½ cup half-and-half cream or ½ cup milk; ½ cup sour cream, room temperature; ¾ cup chopped pecans or ¾ cup walnuts (optional); ⅔ cup mini chocolate chip (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup boiling water
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons sugar (or more or less to taste)
1 egg, beaten
⅓ cup shortening, melted (Crisco is best)
½ cup half-and-half cream or ½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
¾ cup chopped pecans or ¾ cup walnuts (optional)
⅔ cup mini chocolate chip (optional)

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
3
In the microwave, or in a small saucepan, over low heat, melt the 1 cup chocolate chips, and the butter with the 3/4 cup boiling water;stir constantly, until the chocolate and butter is melted and smooth; remove from heat.
4
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
5
To the flour mixture, stir in the egg, melted shortening, half and half, or milk if using and the sour cream, with the melted chocolate mixture; mix with a wooden spoon just until blended.
6
Fold in the chopped nuts, and the mini chocolate chips (if using).
7
Fill the prepared muffin cups approx 3/4 full.
8
Bake 20-22 minutes, or until the muffins test done.
9
Cool 10 minutes, remove to wire rack.

1657

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup boiling water, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fudgy Sour Cream Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fudgy Sour Cream Muffins

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