The first time I saw a recipe for sour cream muffins, it was posted years ago on a website (that shall remain nameless) and based on the amazing recipe name alone, I knew I had to make them.
Unfortunately, that recipe just would not come together. Trust me, I tried twice… I really wanted those muffins.
The recipe was too dry. Maybe the problem was based on a typo (or typos) in the recipe, but there was far too little liquid to make a batter. Each time I prepared the recipe, it turned out more like crumbly, bread dough.
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I wrote down the recipe as I put it together because I have a tendency to forget exactly what I did if I don’t!
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Ever since then, this recipe for sour cream muffins has become my go-to muffin recipe. I use it as a versatile base-recipe. I’ve paired it up with all kinds of ingredients and on this particular day, it was mini-chocolate chips!
I’m sharing this recipe with you all so that it’s here to reference, and it won’t be the last time you see it. I plan to share all the variations I make with this recipe, as I make them, down the line.
But, in the meantime, you really should try some of these sour cream chocolate chip muffins. I just know you’ll be happy you did.
They sure perked up the mood at my place on a dark and soggy day.
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container sour cream (I used light sour cream)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (I used 1% milk)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet, mini-chocolate chips
- coarse sugar sprinkles for the muffin tops (optional)
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Those are the most perfect muffins I have seen! Naturally, I am intrigued by your nameless reference to the original source, and I think I have an idea based on recipes I have made from one particular source that all look great, but never work. Anyway, the important thing is that I trust YOU! 🙂
One of the reasons we blog is so we don't forget all of our recipes! And this one definitely needs to be remembered — such great looking muffins. Good stuff — thanks.
I love to bake muffins..they are usually stress-free and very delicious. These muffins look fantastic!
What a wonderful job you've done of creating a great recipe from a bad one! These little muffins look so good! (Chocolate lover here) 🙂
I heard about the rain in Texas on the news. I hope you and your family stay safe and the weather improves soon. These muffins look like a great way to spend a rainy day inside.
Hi Marcelle, I bet these are delicious! I have seen Texas in the news for all the rain, hope you and your family are doing okay.
Yum! I bet sour cream makes for a delicious muffin! Isn't it disappointing when a recipe doesn't work the way it should? It is good to be able to improvise and improve though! these look great!
I love the idea of the sour cream here – a perfect creamy and tangy complement.
I'm always looking for a good muffin recipe. These look amazing Marcelle!
what pillow-like muffins! great recipe, and the plethora of chocolate chips scattered throughout makes it even better!
Marcelle those look and sound amazing! Thanks for sharing this at the Dishing It & Digging It Link Party. Hope you found some new friends and had fun too!