Sugar Topped Chocolate Chip Muffins

1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter

1 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 eggs

1/2 cup (4 ounces) milk

2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) flour (spoon into cup then level off)

2 cups (12 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips

¼ cup coarse sparkling sugar, for topping

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease muffin pan/s or line with paper liners, this recipe will make 12-18 depending on muffin size.  In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon until fluffy. Beat in eggs, then stir in the milk. Mix in the flour just until combined, then the chocolate chips.  Using an ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle each muffin with a little coarse sugar. Bake the muffins for 20 – 25 minutes, or until done!