This Tim Hortons Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe is easy to make! They're soft, moist, and incredibly delicious. Find out how to whip up these copycat muffins in your own kitchen!
Can't get enough of Tim Hortons? Check out my other copycat recipes: Blueberry Muffins, Iced Capp, and French Vanilla.
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🍫 What are Tim Hortons Chocolate Chip Muffins?
They are classic bakery-style chocolate chip muffins. They're soft, moist, and fluffy, packed with chocolate chips, and topped with a perfect muffin crown.
The secret to these muffins is all in the ingredients and technique. This recipe is the perfect copycat.
Why this recipe works
- A high initial temperature - Starting with a high initial temperature causes the muffin's air bubbles to expand rapidly, resulting in a more substantial rise.
- Baking powder + baking soda - Combining these two ingredients provides extra lift, creating a puffy, dome shape.
- Butter - The use of butter makes the muffins moist and rich.
🧈 Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: Adds structure to the muffins. You can use whole-wheat if you want to add more nutrients.
- Baking powder + Baking Soda: Using this combination gives our muffins a bigger rise in the oven.
- Salt: Just a little bit helps elevate all the other flavors.
- Butter: The butter must be melted and cooled slightly to not cook the eggs.
- Sugar: One cup might seem like a lot, but it's standard for baked goods.
- Eggs: Helps bind the ingredients and provide structure.
- Buttermilk: Adds moisture and tanginess.
- Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Substitutions
- You can replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour.
- You can swap buttermilk with any milk, even non-dairy options like almond or oat. Mix it with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to make 1 cup.
🔪 Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tray with non-stick cooking spray, or use paper liners.
STEP 2: In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Set this mixture aside.
STEP 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients. Gently fold until they are JUST combined.
STEP 4: Divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups. Feel free to sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top.
STEP 5: Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 375°F and bake for another 12-15 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before enjoying them while still warm.
💭 Top Tips
- When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix them only until they're JUST combined. Overmixing will make the muffins tougher and denser.
- To ensure they're not overbaked, start checking for doneness at the 12-minute mark. If the toothpick doesn't come out clean, bake for another minute and recheck.
🥡 Storage & Leftovers
Storing: Store muffins in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Or, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Let them cool completely before freezing. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap, or place in a freezer bag. They stay fresh for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy them, simply thaw them at room temperature or reheat them in the microwave or oven.
📋 Recipe
Tim Hortons Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt (use half the amount if you're using table salt)
- ½ cup butter (unsalted, melted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk (see notes for substitutions)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tray with non-stick cooking spray or use paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Set this mixture aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients. Gently fold until they are JUST combined.
- Divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 375°F and bake for another 12-15 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before enjoying them while they're still warm.
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