Description
Chocolate coffee toffee crunch muffins deliver rich, indulgent flavors from a perfect blend of deep cocoa and robust espresso. Crunchy toffee bits provide delightful texture, making these muffins an irresistible treat to savor with your morning coffee or afternoon break.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (254 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ⅔ cup (133 grams) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (43 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Toffee Crunch Topping:
- ¼ cup (32 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup toffee bits (such as Heath brand or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with protective paper liners.
- Create a harmonious dry mixture by whisking flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- In a separate vessel, blend melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smoothly integrated.
- Gently marry the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation to preserve the delicate texture. Carefully fold in chocolate chips.
- Distribute the rich batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow proper rising.
- Craft the toffee crunch topping by combining flour, brown sugar, and toffee bits in a small bowl.
- Incorporate butter into the topping mixture using a fork, creating a rustic, crumbly consistency.
- Generously dust each muffin with a tablespoon of the crunchy toffee mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Carefully remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, facilitating a gentle cooling process.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire rack, permitting them to cool completely and develop their full flavor profile.
Notes
- Elevate your breakfast or coffee break with these indulgent chocolate muffins that blend rich espresso and sweet toffee crunch.
- Make sure ingredients are at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and optimal texture.
- Overmixing the batter can lead to tough, dense muffins, so stir gently until ingredients are just combined.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- For extra decadence, drizzle melted chocolate or sprinkle additional toffee bits on top after cooling.
- Use fresh espresso powder for the most intense coffee flavor that complements the deep chocolate notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg