Chocolate Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. 2
   Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Stir in the brown sugar, then make a well in the center.
5. 5
   Whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour into the well in the flour mixture and stir until the batter is just combined.
7. 7
   Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. 8
   Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each one three-quarters full.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Remove the muffins from the pan, transfer to a wire rack, and cool completely.