Chocolate Chip Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 175°C/325°F/Gas 3.
2. Melt butter/margarine and allow to cool.
3. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients.
4. Mix the egg, milk and vanilla essence into the cooled butter/margarine.
5. Now add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix to make a very soft mixture.
6. Spoon into bun cases, making each case about two thirds full.
7. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Note:

Makes 12 muffins if using bun cases or 8 muffins if muffin cases used.