
As I do before posting most of my recipes, I shared this one with my mom. Unlike most of my recipes, she didn't sound exactly thrilled when I read it to her. (She's not that into chocolate. Weird, I know. But whadda ya gonna do?)
The very next day I got a phone call, that went like this:
"Susan. I made those orange and chocolate chip muffins yesterday. OH. MY. GOD. They were soooo good!"
"Really? You thought so?"
"Oh, there's just something so wonderful about the combination of the tangy orange and the sweet chocolate. And you know walnuts are my favorite."
"I'm so happy you liked them!"

Not five days later, I got another call from Mom:
"Susan, this is your mother. I can't stop eating those chocolate chip muffins."
"Seriously?"
"I just baked two more batches yesterday. Everyone who has eaten them loves them! I'm telling them to go to your ba -log, so you've gotta put up the recipe, okay, honey?"
"OK. I'll put it up this week."
Well, dear readers, here is the recipe for the muffins that my mom can't stop eating. Don't say you weren't warned.

Orange, Walnut, and Chocolate Chip Muffins
Makes 12 muffins
Print recipe only here.
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (2 tablespoons reserved for tops of muffins)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (2 tablespoons reserved for tops of muffins)
Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Spray a 12 mold regular size muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, buttermilk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla. Add to the flour mixture and stir quickly until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 molds. Sprinkle with reserved 2 tablespoons each of chocolate chips and walnuts.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a cake tester inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool for 5 minutes before removing each muffin and placing on a wire rack to cool.
My mom also loves these muffins:

And here are more chocolaty muffins....
Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins at Technicolor Kitchen
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins at The Food Librarian's
PB-Chocolate Chip Muffins at Annie's Eats
Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins at Tiny Morsels
Chocolate Chip and Candied Ginger Muffins at Baking Bites

52 comments:
Just as I made my resolve to live on salads after consuming too many Easter treats - I come across these beautiful cupcakes. Uh oh.
I love orange and chocolate together, so I'm sold!
Ha you made me laugh with your post. Your mum was surely thrilled. Well these muffins surely look delicious :)
I have to bring sweets tonight to a fashion show, I know what I'm making now. Thanks for sharing.
A killer combo! Definitely addictive!
Cheers,
Rosa
I don't believe that these are addictive. I challenge you to send me 3 dozen to prove it. :-)
I love orange and chocolate together! These sound additive!
I was hooked on the title of this post alone. Sounds amazing!
They even sound addictive. I can't wait to try them. Maybe this weekend.
Orange and chocolate are a great combo - lovely, homey recipe.
claudia-Whoops. Sorry. ;)
lisa-Great!
snooky-I'm so glad it made you smile.
helene-Really? That's terrific!
rosa-Wow! Thanks!
cakespy-Good one. ;)
lynda-They are!
michelle-That's good to hear.
foodhunter-Hope you like them.
susan-Many thanks.
ohhh - chocolate and orange! how delicious :)
These look exactly like muffins I used to have as a kid (without the oranges). I'm pretty sure the ones I snacked on were from a box, but yummy nonetheless to my ten year old palate :) I love the combo of chocolate + walnut, but citrus I like on its own.
I think I'm addicted and I haven't even tried these yet. Yum!
I like the warning the muffins come with Susan...Wow! Gotto make them soon!!
Orange and chocolate is a such a great combination. And then the walnuts - that just puts me right over. I love these.
The muffins look delicious! I love the perfectly domed muffin tops.
Susan, I absolutely love chocolate and citrus flavors together - these would cheer me up right now. :D
I think I'll make these for Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale (www.share.org). Thanks!
MMMMMM! Those sound so gooooood! I'm gonna have to try these out.
Hi Susan... hope you had a great Easter! - Joe
Wow! These look great. A can't miss combo. I will be making these soon! Mmmmmmmm....
What a great endorsement! These look delicious. My husband would especially love them as he loves anything with orange and chocolate together.
downright addictive?! sounds gooooooood!
Oh, isn't that just the best reaction ever?! When they really need to see the recipe on your ba-log? :) And rightfully so-- these look and sound delicious! :)
WV: outhoz (eww!)
My whole family enjoyed this. I love when I am able to find good recipes and articles on line. I get most of mine on Wacanai.com(http://www.wacanai.com/intro)/intro ). They have really great searching capabilities and a lot of good articles. People link their own page to wacania so you can find some other great sites too. You should think about posting this article on it, I think a lot of people would enjoy it.
Nuts, orange & chocolate are a classic combination! looks really really good.
We love orange and chocolate together! Ohhh these wouldn't last long.
These sound fantastic, and the mini chips look perfect!
You know something is good when you call it downright addictive. Nice recipe!
she's sending people to your ba-log? :D moms are the best.
oh no one not loving these muffines ... though I sometimes can't react on "just" chocolate... but hey, orange and chocolate together, a magic spell!
Heavenly! Nice to know you can still push your mom's buttons, even though you live a continent away! :-)
orange + chocolate = awesome. i need to try these!
Wow, these muffins sound amazing. I mean, if your mom can handle the chocolate in them and is baking batches upon batches of these muffins, they must be totally, deliciously addictive!
Those muffins look absolutely wonderful! My husband would love me to make a batch I am sure.
OMG! I just love your mother. She sounds so funny and cool at the same time. I have a few members of my family who don't like chocolate either. Weird, I know! I've got to make the recipe. Sounds delicious. How did you create the recipe?
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Susan,
They look delicious :)
Enjoy your day and don't forget to send your entry for chocolate-making kit giveaway on my site ;)
Margot
Yum! I love a touch of orange with my chocolate. I have a feeling I wouldn't be able to stop eating these either!!
Sues
Love it when the muffin tops form a nicely browned edge like that. Nice flavor combos.
What a riot! I mean, if your mom loves them then they have to be fabulous! I love muffins and these do look great!
My kids and I made these over the weekend. OMG - they are amazing! Thanks for the new staple!
heather-:)
maris-These will be yummy to your adult palate. :)
dragaon-Good one. ;)
deeba-Glad you liked it.
elaine-Me too.
steph-Thank you!
patricia-I'm still smiling.
lisabain-That's wonderful news! Thank you!
eve-Hope you do!
joe-Thanks, Joe. I did. Hope you did as well.
georgia-Wonderful! Thanks so much.
elly-Don't you just love moms?
dessetobsessed-They are gooooood!
mark-I love it when that happens.
mindy-I am so happy your family enjoyed them. And thanks for the link. It's new to me, so I'll check it out.
soma-Classically delicious too.
duodishes-Trust me, they don't.
lisaiscooking-I love mini chips.
hillary-They are. Scouts honor. ;)
bee-I love moms. :)
gattina-Just chocolate is perfect for me too.
tw-Seriously.
becky-Awesome!
elyse-They really are. I swear.
alisa-How about for Father's Day breakfast?
sharon-My mom is always making me laugh. I love chocolate and orange, so I used that inspiration for the muffins.
margot-Thanks for the heads up!
sues-You might not!
jude-Me too. It adds such texture.
jamie-Glad you liked it.
lisaf-Thanks for making my day! :)
There is something special about the chocolate/orange combo, isn't there? These sound fab - maybe you should be writing a field guide to muffins instead ;-)
I LOVE chocolate and orange together!! Printing this out now and cannot wait to try them!!
These do sound awesome. The title alone got me but then I read what your Mother said and now I NEED to make them.
Oh yum! I just made orange chocolate chips scones this morning and now I want to get int the kitchen and make these! Definately going on my list!
I love trying new muffin recipes. This one is now on my "must make" list. Thanks!
Made this delicious muffing and I have to agree with your mom they are indeed addictive.
They were super yumm.
Thankyou for the recipe.
Oh forgot to tell you have posted them in my place
http://mykitchentreasures.blogspot.com/2009/05/orange-walnut-and-chocolate-chip-muffin.html
I love chocolate and since these come so highly recommended (HC's made them too now) I have these bookmarked.
But I'm off on a break from this sunday, so it'll be next month before I get around to them.
Susan- I made these and loved them! I was wondering if I could post your recipe on my site- I will of course link back to you and sing your praises. Let me know if it is okay with you.
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