Chocolate Chip Caramel Muffins Recipe! These muffins are the perfect balance of salty and sweet. The chocolate chips add just enough sweetness, while the caramel sauce adds that extra bit of saltiness. They're great with coffee or tea in the morning, as an afternoon snack, or even as dessert!
Preheat oven to 375°. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray or line with cupcake liners, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 ½ cups of chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Add 1 cup caramel bits to mixture and mix again.
In a separate bowl, melt the butter and then add in the sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until well incorporated.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well blended.
Add the eggs and beat together well.
Fill the muffin tin 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove the muffins from oven and allow to cool completely.
Then, remove from the muffin tin and place on parchment paper.
Add the ¼ cup of chocolate chips to a small bowl and add the ½ tablespoon of heavy cream. Heat it in microwave for 10 second bursts until it is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat it or scorch the chocolate.
Do the same with the caramel bits but add 1-2 teaspoons of water instead of cream.
Using a squeeze bottle or small spoon, drizzle the melted chocolate over the muffins. Repeat with the caramel but do so in the opposite direction. Enjoy!