JUMBO ZUCCHINI CHIP MUFFINS

Jumbo Zucchini Chip Muffins image

There's a hint of cinnamon in these moist, delicious muffins. For a variation, omit the chips and nuts, and add 12 ounces of sweetened, flaked coconut. -Susanne Spicker, North Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs, beaten
2/3 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
MASCARPONE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup Mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini, chips and walnuts., Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and Mascarpone cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pipe a dollop of frosting onto each muffin. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Fat 46g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.