Chocolate Muffins

Yes, it’s a million degrees outside (I have a special thermometer) and yes, it’s been a long week and I’m tired, but that little voice in my head still called, “bake something.” 

I searched the Internet and found a site called Cacaoweb.  Suddenly, I was feeling a little more energetic.

going into the oven

The chocolate muffin recipe looked quick and easy, so I tweaked it a bit and headed to the kitchen. This will be a perfect Friday morning treat for my coworkers.

awaiting the final touch

The recipe called for a 350°F oven, which I followed, but the muffins didn’t puff up as much as I would have liked.  I’d suggest baking the muffins in a 400°F oven. To make the muffins a little special, I added a drizzle of vanilla glaze and a freeze dried strawberry.

Chocolate Muffins (adapted from Cacaoweb)

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour

7 T unsweetened cocoa powder
2 t baking powder
½ t salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 c milk
2/3 c butter, melted
2/3 c mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 400°F and line 12-14 muffin cups.

Beat the eggs and sugar together.  Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and milk. Mix until incorporated. Slowly stir in melted butter, then chocolate chips.

Bake about 15 minutes, until a wooden toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.

Enjoy!

can't wait for breakfast!