Ultimate Chocolate Chip Muffins

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.

Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine the vegetable oil, large egg, and whole milk. Mix well.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

If desired, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin for extra chocolate goodness.

Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

If baking at an altitude above 3500 feet, adjust the baking powder to 1 1/2 teaspoons and use 1 1/4 cups of flour instead of 1 1/2 cups.