Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Coffee Toffee Crunch Muffins, a perfect fusion of mocha goodness and crunchy toffee bits. These muffins are an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. With their soft, moist texture enhanced by chocolate chips and a delightful toffee streusel topping, every bite is an experience to savor. Best of all, you can prepare these delicious treats in just 35 minutes with minimal fuss—no fancy equipment required!
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 mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed; fold in chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, mix additional flour, brown sugar, toffee bits, and butter to create the streusel topping.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle with streusel.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg