Description
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Coffee Toffee Crunch Muffins, a perfect blend of rich mocha flavors and crunchy toffee streusel. These easy-to-make muffins are ready in just 35 minutes and require no mixer, making them accessible for bakers of all skill levels. With a crispy exterior and moist interior, they are an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. The combination of chocolate chips and coffee creates an irresistible flavor profile that will impress family and friends alike. Elevate your baking with this delicious recipe that promises to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (254 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (43 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (32 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (such as Heath brand or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon butter (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper cups.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; fold gently until just combined.
- Incorporate chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- For the topping, mix additional flour, brown sugar, toffee bits, and room-temperature butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and top with the toffee mixture.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg