Description
Delightful muffins combining rich chocolate, a hint of coffee, and the crunch of toffee bits, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1 tablespoon butter (room temperature, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper muffin cups.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips without overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and toffee bits for topping. Add the room temperature butter and mix until coarse and crumbly. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before transferring to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm, either on their own or with coffee or tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: muffins, chocolate, coffee, toffee, baking, snacks