Chunky Chocolate Orange Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 oranges, zest of
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 3 (1 ounce)  semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped (or 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips)

• 1 (1 ounce)  semi-sweet chocolate baking square, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400° and grease muffin tin.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar; cream until light and fluffy (I use an electric mixer).

3. 3

   Add in eggs one at a time; beat well after each addition.

4. 4

   Add in sour cream, orange zest, and orange juice; combine well.

5. 5

   In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and chopped chocolate.

6. 6

   Add to creamed mixture; stir gently just until blended.

7. 7

   Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling 3/4 full.

8. 8

   Bake for 18-22 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.

9. 9

   Set aside to cool.

10. 10

    Drizzle with melted chocolate.