Hot Cocoa Muffins

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, well not here. I just got back to Jerusalem and the weather here in Israel is sunny and warm, but last week in NY when I made these muffins the weather was quite snowy. 

I absolutely love the snow. Everything is sparkling white and last week NY really was a winter wonderland. 

After spending time in the snow all I want to do is have a big cup of hot cocoa with lots of marshmallows. That cozy cup of post snow cocoa was the inspiration for this week's #muffinmonday. A rich chocolate muffin with plenty of gooey marshmallows and a lot of mini chocolate chips. These muffins will definitely warm you up after a walk through the snow or you can enjoy these muffins in a warmer climate and think about the snow. Whichever weather scenario you choose be sure to make these muffins! 

and now that I'm back in Israel that means quarantine so since I've got no place to go so let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! 

Hot Cocoa Muffins 

1 3/4 cups flour 

1/2 cup cocoa 

2 tsp baking powder 

1/4 tsp baking soda 

3/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup oil 

1/2 cup milk of your choice 

1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 1/4 cup water 

3 eggs 

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup mini marshmallows / 6-8 regular sized marshmallows cut up 

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips plus a bit more for sprinkling on top before baking

Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C

Line a standard-size muffin pan with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray. 

In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

In a liquid measuring cup mix together the oil, milk, coffee+water, eggs, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients along with the brown sugar. Mix until just combined. Make sure not to overmix your batter or else your muffins will be dense and chewy. Fold in the mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips.

Scoop into prepared muffin pan and sprinkle each muffin with a few mini chocolate chips.

Bake for 15-18 minutes in the preheated oven. 

Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing and allowing to cool on a wire rack.