Indulge your senses in these moist, chocolatey muffins laced with fresh espresso and melted chocolate chips. Ideal for breakfast or a quick pick me up, they're simple to make and offer that sweet caffeinated touch sure to help you seize the day.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line two muffin pans with paper liners. Create spaces between the muffins for even baking.
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In a medium bowl, mix the all purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and kosher salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together the espresso, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs and buttermilk. Gradually add the melted butter as you continue to whisk.
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Slowly add in the dry ingredients, mixing with a spoon until just combined. There should still be a few streaks of flour.
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Fold in most of the mini semisweet chocolate chips, leaving about a handful for garnishing later. Do not overmix.
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Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each up to the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the muffins. They will melt into a delicious topping as the muffins cool.
ESPRESSO GLAZE
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While the muffins are cooling, make the espresso glaze by combing the confectioner's sugar and espresso in a small bowl.
MUFFIN MIXTURE
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Drizzle the espresso glaze over the slightly cooled muffins. Let them cool completely before serving.