CHOCOLATE CHIP AND WALNUT MUFFINS


ingredients

1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. milk
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
6 oz. (1 c.) milk chocolate chips
6 oz. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

preparation

In a large bowl, stir together sugars, flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl mix together milk, butter, eggs and vanilla until blended. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add milk mixture and stir to combine. Stir in chips and nuts. Spoon batter into greased muffin cups; grease the edges around cups. Bake in 400° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove muffins from oven and cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on rack. Serve warm or cold. Makes 12 large muffins.