Cafe Mocha Mini Muffins Recipe
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Cafe Mocha Mini Muffins

By: Tina Sawchuk 
"Cafe Mocha Mini Muffins are a good choice, assures Tina Sawchuk of Ardmore, Alberta. 'These mini muffins freeze will, so it's always easy to keep some on hand,' she says. 'And they're just the right size for snacking.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in water. Stir in the oats; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Beat in reserved oat mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to oat mixture. Stir in 1/3 cup chocolate chips.
  2. Fill greased miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining chips. Bake at 359 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: Muffins may be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 muffin equals 81 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 53 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Awesome little muffin! Oh so chocolately with just the right amount of coffe flavor - a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by peebsy weebsy   view full review
My hubby used to get a mocha chip muffin from our local grocery store once a week. He loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by DetectiveL   view full review
I used only 1/4 cup chocolate chips--that was plenty--and 2/3 the amount of sugars. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by newmommy   view full review
These were really good. The taste was wonderful. They remind me of a muffin I used to get at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2011 by DEBHAS5   view full review
These went over very well with the people I made these for. I don't make instant coffee so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by CC♥'s2bake   view full review
I followed this recipe as written but with a whole egg. While these have a tender texture, are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by ssejaclop   view full review
As a college student with no experience cooking or baking anything whatsoever I was able to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by Glenda Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These muffins were so good. I made them as regular size muffins and they turned out great. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by SonjaL   view full review
First off, I doubled the recipe and then added 1/3 more coffee granules so a full 2T. Didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by *Lisa*   view full review
These were very good but slightly dry. Also, made with all the sugar, they are too sweet for...

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