Cappuccino Muffins

Cappuccino Muffins

1 servings
These are my favorite muffins to serve with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of cold milk. Not only are they great for breakfast, they make a tasty dessert or midnight snack. I get lots of recipe requests whenever I serve them. The espresso spread is also super on a bagel. —Janice Schulz, Racine, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • ESPRESSO SPREAD
  • 4 ounces cream cheese

    cubed

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • MUFFINS
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 cup butter

    melted

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, combine the spread ingredients; cover and process until well blended. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine milk and coffee granules until coffee is dissolved. Add the butter, egg and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.

  3. 3

    Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm with espresso spread.

Cappuccino Muffins

Cappuccino Muffins

1 servings

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About this Recipe

Imagine starting your day with the rich aroma and comforting taste of your favorite coffee shop, right from your own kitchen. These irresistible Cappuccino Muffins bring that beloved flavor experience directly to your breakfast table, transforming an ordinary morning into something special.

What truly elevates these Cappuccino Muffins beyond the everyday is the thoughtful combination of an espresso-infused muffin base paired with a decadent espresso cream cheese spread. This duality ensures every bite delivers a harmonious balance of deep coffee notes and creamy sweetness, a combination that makes them incredibly popular and often requested.

Prepare your palate for a delightful treat that perfectly balances the robust essence of coffee with a touch of sweetness. The muffins themselves are wonderfully tender, studded with miniature semisweet chocolate chips that melt into pockets of joy. Then, there's the creamy, subtly coffee-flavored spread, adding an extra layer of richness that truly makes these muffins sing. They're designed to be the perfect companion to a steaming cup of coffee or a tall, cold glass of milk, equally suitable for a comforting breakfast, a satisfying dessert, or even a late-night snack.

While perfectly delightful as is, these Cappuccino Muffins offer a canvas for gentle customization. You could experiment with different types of chocolate chips, perhaps dark chocolate for a more intense flavor or white chocolate for added sweetness. For a milder coffee flavor, you might reduce the instant coffee granules slightly, though the balanced profile is truly a highlight. If you don't have 2% milk on hand, whole milk would also work beautifully, adding a bit more richness to the muffin's texture.

These Cappuccino Muffins are a versatile delight, ideal for welcoming guests at brunch, adding a special touch to your family's breakfast, or simply enjoying as a well-deserved treat anytime hunger strikes. Don't forget that the unique espresso spread is also fantastic on its own, perhaps spread on a toasted bagel for an extra coffee-infused morning kick.

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