Cappuccino Muffins

By avaspapa

Ingredients

• Espresso Spread:
• 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
• 1 T. sugar
• 1/2 t. instant coffee
• 1/2 t. vanilla
• 1/4 c. miniature chocolate chips
• Muffins:
• 2 c. flour
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 2 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 c. milk
• 2 T. instant coffee
• 1/2 c. butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 t. vanilla
• 3/4 c. miniature chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

In blender combine the spread ingredients; cover and process until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, stir milk and coffee granules until coffee is dissolved. Add butter, egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper lined muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 375 deg for 17-20 min.