Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins with Chocolate Walnut Streusel – Soft & Flavorful

These Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins with Walnut Streusel are soft and packed with bright citrus flavor 🍊🍫. Studded with rich chocolate chips and topped with a crunchy walnut streusel, these bakery-style muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. This easy homemade muffin recipe combines fresh orange zest and juice with classic chocolate chips, finished with a buttery chocolate walnut streusel topping. They bake up fluffy, tender, and full of flavor—just like your favorite bakery muffins! Links* Christmas Cooking from the Heart Vol. 16 - https://amzn.to/3Yqiu0j pastry blender - https://amzn.to/45zs2tG muffin tin (similar) - https://amzn.to/45qay2U bowls - https://amzn.to/44TjX2Q cooling rack - https://amzn.to/49CoYQ2 What You'll Need: STREUSEL -1/2 cup all-purpose flour -1/2 cup white sugar -1/3 cup butter, room temperature -1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans -1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips MUFFINS -2 cups all-purpose flour -1 tablespoon baking powder -1/2 teaspoon kosher salt -1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips -2 large eggs -1/2 cup white sugar -1/2 cup milk (I suggest using 1 cup of whole milk and LEAVING OUT the orange juice; if you want to leave out the OJ but keep the acid/tang, using buttermilk) -1 - 2 tablespoons orange zest -1/2 cup orange juice (LEAVE OUT if using a full cup of milk) -1/4 cup vegetable oil What You'll Do: STREUSEL 1. in a medium bowl, use a pastry blender to cut 1/3 cup room temperature butter into 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup sugar (feel free to use a little less sugar; this streusel is plenty sweet) You can also do this step in a food processor 2. stir in the 1/2 cup of chopped nuts and 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips MUFFINS 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line twelve muffin cups with cupcake liners; set aside. 2. In a large bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. 3. In a medium bowl combine the eggs, sugar, milk, orange zest, orange juice (if using), and oil. 4. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture. Stir until flour is mixed in; it’s okay if the batter is lumpy. 5. Spoon a 1⁄4 cup of the batter into each muffin cup. Top each muffing with the streusel topping and bake for about 18 to 20 minutes. 6. Cool the muffins on a wire rack before serving! Recipe Link: https://thecuriousplate.com/orange-ch... *DISCLAIMER: links in this description may be affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you, but I may receive a small commission :)