CHOCOLATE MACAROON MUFFINS

Chocolate Macaroon Muffins image

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Time 47m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut, divided
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips.
Combine milk, egg and oil; mix well.
Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Spoon 2 tablespoonfuls into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.
Combine 1 cup coconut, condensed milk and extract; place 2 teaspoonfuls in the center of each cup (do not spread).
Top with remaining batter.
Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 329.8, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 15.9, Protein 4.5