Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Toss in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are coated with flour, then set the bowl aside.
In another bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, whisking until well blended.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
Divide the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup to the top.
If desired, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for another 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.