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    Home » Breakfast » Muffins & Scones

    January 17, 2018 · Updated March 13, 2023

    Double Chocolate Muffins (& debates)

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    · by Amanda Gajdosik

    The glass partition between the brewery and bar slid open. Ryan, the head brewer, poked his head out, “So…uh…what’s the difference…?”

    “There’s no frosting on top,” I said, without glancing up. I knew exactly what he was going to ask. Because it’s a question I’ve wrestled with before. How is a muffin different than a cupcake? Especially when it’s chocolate. And has chocolate chips in it.

    The answer? No frosting. Frosting isn’t a breakfast food. Muffins are. Chocolate can be. When it’s in a muffin.

    Right?

    Right.

    Double Chocolate Muffins (makes 1 dozen)

    1 ½ cups flour

    ¼ cup cocoa powder

    ½ cup granulated sugar

    1 tsp. baking powder

    ½ tsp. salt

    ½ tsp. espresso powder

    ½ cup mini chocolate chips

    1 cup buttermilk

    4 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled

    1 egg

    1 tsp. vanilla extract

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with baking spray and set aside.

    Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, espresso, and chocolate chips in a medium bowl and set aside.

    In a large, glass measuring cup whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour into dry ingredients and gently fold together.

    Using a large scoop, divide batter evenly among pan and bake in preheated over for 10 – 12 minutes, until tops of muffins bounce back when gently pressed.

    Remove from oven and allow to cool until easy to handle.

    Muffins are best if served the same day.

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    1. jaicommunity says

      January 18, 2018 at 2:19 am

      Ugh, there you go again with those amazing deserts. I just may have to try these. Hope you don't mind if I Pin this recipe to Pinterest. I bet there would be some other folks that would enjoy these. Thank for sharing.

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      • Amanda says

        January 18, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        No, not dessert! Breakfast! Right?? Haha. And yes, please do pin to Pinterest! Share away! That's so appreciated!

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        • jaicommunity says

          January 18, 2018 at 10:48 pm

          I did - I’ll have to try those sometime 😍

    2. thesnowwoman says

      January 17, 2018 at 11:51 pm

      These look amazing!

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      • Amanda says

        January 18, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        Thank you! They are! And SO easy! Literally take 5 minutes to whip up!

        Reply

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