Cappuccino chip muffins

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFlour
¾cupSugar
teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsInstant espresso coffee powder
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
1cupMilk (scalded & cooled; if desired)
1Lightly beaten egg
½cupLightly salted butter or margarine; melted & cooled
1teaspoonVanilla
¾cupSemisweet chocolate mini-chips
4ouncesCream cheese softened
1tablespoonSugar
½teaspoonVanilla
½teaspoonInstant espresso powder
1ounceSemisweet chocolate; grated

Directions

ESPRESSO SPREAD

Preheat oven to 375øF, prepare pans. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, coffee, salt & cinnamon. In another bowl, stir together milk, butter, egg & vanilla until blended. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Stir in chips. Spoon batter in pans & bake for 15-20 mins or until cooked. Makes 12. These muffins freeze well.

Delicious served with Espresso Spread: Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a steel blade; process 30 secs, or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of container with rubber scraper, if necessary. Serve immediately or cover & refrigerate. To serve, let stand 10 mins at room temperature to soften. Makes approx. 1-½ cups.

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