CAPPUCCINO MUFFINS ...

CAPPUCCINO MUFFINS

adapted from :    www.entertainingwithbeth.com

yield :    12-16 pcs.

Ingredients :

2 1/3  cups  all-purpose flour   (280 gm)

2  tsp  baking powder   (10 ml)

1  tsp  salt   (5 ml)

1  tsp  ground cinnamon   (5 ml)

3/4  cup  hot water   (180 ml)

2  tbsp  espresso powder OR instant coffee   (30 ml)

1/4  cup  milk   (60 ml)

2  eggs   (large)

1  cup  sugar   (200 gm)

3/4  cup  vegetable oil   (180 ml)

1/3  cup  mini chocolate chips   (80 ml)

Instructions :

1.  Preheat oven to 425'F/218'C.

2.  In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and ground cinnamon.  Set aside.

3.  In a small bowl combine hot water and espresso powder, stir to dissolve.  Add milk, stir to combine and set aside.

4.  In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and oil.  Then slowly add the coffee mixture, stir to combine.  Then add the dry ingredients in thirds, whisking gently until smooth.  Add chocolate chips, stir to combine.

5.  Place the muffin papers in a 12-cup muffin tin.  Fill each cup half way.

6.  Bake for 17-20 minutes until risen and set.  Serve with your favourite cup of coffee.