Cappuccino Muffins

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Course : Muffins
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 14 muffins (1 c spread)
 

Ingredients:

-----ESPRESSO SPREAD-----
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoons sugar
1/2 Teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
-----MUFFINS-----
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 large egg
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
 

Preparation:

In food processor or blender, combine 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 dissolves. Add butter, egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375°F for 17-20 min. or until muffins test done. Cool 5 min. before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve with espresso spread.