🔹 Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Pan
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

🔹 Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
3️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together:

• Flour
• Granulated sugar
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
  4️⃣ This ensures an even distribution of ingredients.

🔹 Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
5️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together:

• Melted butter
• Milk
• Egg
• Vanilla extract
  6️⃣ Mixing these separately helps prevent overworking the batter.

🔹 Step 4: Blend Wet & Dry Ingredients
7️⃣ Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently.
8️⃣ Fold in mini chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.

🔹 Step 5: Fill & Bake
9️⃣ Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full using a spoon or ice cream scoop.
🔟 Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

🔹 Step 6: Cool & Enjoy!
1️⃣1️⃣ Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
1️⃣2️⃣ Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days!