Coffee With Jody Victor

If you like cappuccino, you'll like this muffin recipe! They are moist and delicious with a touch of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg and the awesome flavor from the espresso coffee shining through. Great for brunch, dessert, or snacks.....

Muffins a la Cappuccino

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder (or instant coffee)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate mini-chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line muffin tins with papers or grease liberally.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, espresso or instant coffee, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

In a medium bowl, mix milk, butter, egg, and vanilla until combined. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture only until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.

Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Bake 15 to 20 minutes for standard muffins, 10 to 12 minutes for mini-muffins.

Yield – 12 muffins or about 48 mini-muffins. Can also be frozen for later.