Easy Rudolph Choc Chip Muffins for a Fun Christmas Treat
Rich, fudgy, and downright adorable, Rudolph Double Choc Chip Muffins are a holiday treat that’s both easy and delicious to make. Each muffin is packed with double the chocolate—cocoa and mini chips—creating that melt-in-your-mouth goodness everyone loves. The fun part? Turning them into little Rudolphs with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and bright red noses!
It’s a simple recipe that brings big smiles, perfect for Christmas mornings or cozy baking days with friends and family. You’ll love how soft, chocolatey, and festive they look straight out of the oven.
No need for fancy decorating skills—just a playful touch and a few sweet details make them come to life. Get ready to bake, decorate, and enjoy a batch of merry muffin magic!
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Tools/Equipment You Will Need
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
- Muffin pan
- Paper muffin liners
- Oven
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick
- Small spoon or scoop
Rudolph Double Choc Chip Muffins Recipe
These Rudolph Double Choc Chip Muffins are rich, fluffy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness—then topped with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and red M&M noses for a festive twist. Perfect for holiday mornings or a fun baking activity with kids!
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup mini chocolate chips
24 edible eyes
12–15 mini pretzels
12 red M&M’s
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil until smooth. Beat in both sugars until fully incorporated, then whisk in the yogurt and buttermilk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Let the batter rest for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 220°C. Line a muffin pan with paper liners, leaving every other cup empty for better airflow.
- Fill each liner about 3/4 full and sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 220°C, then reduce the oven temperature to 175°C and bake for an additional 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes.
- Break pretzels in half and gently insert into the top of each muffin. Gently press the edible eyes and a red M&M into the warm chocolate chips so they stick.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats
Step-By-Step Process
Perfect for Christmas parties, classroom treats, or a cozy night in, these muffins bring fun and flavor to any festive moment. They’re guaranteed to charm both kids and adults with their chocolatey goodness and cute reindeer faces. For more easy and party-ready recipes, explore the rest of the playful creations on the blog!
Love festive baking? You’ll also have fun whipping up Reindeer Strawberries or Grinch Jello. Be sure to check out our collection of Festive Christmas Cookies and Rudolph Reindeer Christmas Treats for more holiday sweetness!
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