These Coffee Chocolate Chip Muffins are a great way to start each morning. Easy muffins you can make a day ahead are always welcome in our house.
I have shared before that I don't do breakfast. Oh, I eat it every morning. Well, do meal replacement shakes count as breakfast?
We are still working out and watching what we eat, so that's been my routine lately.
But my kids obviously aren't on that kind of eating plan, so I keep baking things for them to eat. Their breakfast of choice is a muffin.
Really, any kind of muffin will do... as long as there is chocolate in it. I think they would eat muffins 7 days a week if I baked them that often.
Our kids have picked up on our coffee habits. And honestly, we let them. Now, don't get me wrong: they don't have a cup of Joe every day, but occasionally, when I make a cup of coffee, I let them have a small (tiny) cup with me.
I really think they like the creamer and sugar more. They also love adding coffee to their hot chocolate mix. That sweet tooth gene was definitely passed on. Thank goodness for being active and liking sports.
When I started thinking about what kind of muffin to make next, I decided that coffee should be part of the muffin. Can I just tell you that these were seriously awesome? I think I called them the bomb.com!
That got some major eye rolls from the oldest. He told me never to say that again. I think he would probably die if he knew I just wrote that on my blog 🙂 Haha! Oh, well! That describes these perfectly.
Coffee Chocolate Chip Muffins
These muffins were soft and delicious with just a hint of coffee and chocolate. Ok, it was more than a hint, but it wasn't overwhelming. A mixture of coffee and milk gives the muffin batter just the right java flavor.
Then, after they bake and cool, dunk the muffins in coffee glaze. It is the perfect topping to these muffins! Don't skip that step!! It really does take the muffins up a notch!
What if you don't like coffee? It's really an easy fix. Use all milk and vanilla extract instead. And then you can enjoy muffins with us every morning too! These really are easy to make up the night before and have ready for those crazy, busy mornings.
Ok, just staring at these Coffee Chocolate Chip Muffins has me craving them again! Guess what my kids will be eating for breakfast tomorrow? I see more muffin baking in my near-future...
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Recipe
Coffee Chocolate Chip Muffins
Coffee Chocolate Chip Muffins - these soft and fluffy chocolate chip muffins have a hit of caffeine from coffee in the muffins and in the glaze.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
For the Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons brewed coffee, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners.
- Beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the extract and eggs and beat again.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir together the milk and cooled coffee.
- Add the flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to the creamed butter until it is all combined. Do not over mix. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Divide the batter into the liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- Stir together the powdered sugar and coffee until dissolved. Dip the tops of the muffins in the glaze and let set.
Notes
If you cannot find the coffee extract, substitute vanilla.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 306Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 291mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 4g
Darlene R says
Made these yesterday. Fabulous!!! I didn’t have coffee extract so I used extra strong instant coffee. It didn’t make much difference-they were yummo regardless
Terry C says
Well I DID make these and you who haven’t tried them and ooh and aah over them? What ARE you waiting for? They are fabulous in every way and you are missing out!! I am actually making my 2nd batch since yesterday because everyone ate them up in a day! Don’t deprive yourselves any longer you chocolate and coffee lovers! You will make them again & again too!
Thank you Jocelyn for an exceptional recipe to add to my favorites list! Truly amazing!
P.S. And as for Travis’ comment? Just plain NASTY! If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all!! Very UNcool and hurtful!!
Travis Stackow says
I am an avid baker and pretty darn advanced chef. I tried this recipe and it was a complete load of crap. Absolutely nothing to work with. The muffins were too thick, I could not even taste the coffee, and don't even get me started on the glaze. I want my money back.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I'm so sorry to hear the recipe didn't work for you. But I have made these quite a few times and they turn out light and fluffy every time.
Cathi S says
I made these muffins today because they looked SO good !
Now i am looking at all the comments.....
yours is the only comment I found who actually made these.
They are edible but not worth the time or effort.
Jocelyn says
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the muffins. They are quite simple to make, and our kids love them.
Rachel S says
These look great! We're planning on doing a breakfast graduation party for my daughter in May and I've been trying to decide what muffins to do. Since I won't have time to bake them in the morning I need ones that are still good if I make them the day before. You said these are good the second day...I wonder if the glaze is what helps with that? Any other ideas for me?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Most of the muffins I have on my site are great the day after. I recommend making them and then keeping them in a sealed container overnight. The glaze on these does help to seal in some moisture!
Carla says
Mmm chocolate chips are my favorite, and I love this excuse to have them for breakfast.
Erin | The Emerging Foodie says
Oh my gosh, Jocelyn!! Using actual coffee and milk in the batter is brilliant AND combined with a coffee glaze is pure perfection. These look delectable! Totally pinning and making ASAP! P.S. Come bake breakfast for me and my roommates?? 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much Erin!! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love this!! So yummy Jocelyn. Anytime I can add more coffee to my breakfast I'm happy!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Me too! Thanks Dorothy!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I'd be in heaven enjoying these for breakfast... and snack! 🙂
Chels R. says
Mmm, these just look so so yummy! I love muffins too, and with chocolate? Even better!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Chels!!