Molten Chocolate Lava Muffins

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.

2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until smooth.

4.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

5.Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently into the batter.

6.Using a cookie scoop or spoon, fill each muffin cup about halfway with the batter.

7.For the molten center, place a tablespoon of hot water in the center of each muffin cup, then add a few extra dark chocolate chips on top of the batter.

8.Cover the chocolate chips with more batter until each cup is about 3/4 full.

9.Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft. The tops should look slightly cracked.

10.Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.