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Dark Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins

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Dark Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins

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Course Beverages & Snacks
Prep. Time 15 mins
Yields 24 to 36 mini-muffins

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Whip up these tasty little muffins with ingredients you likely have on hand. The combination of chocolate and orange in a not-too-sweet muffin is sure to be a hit with the entire family.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour

1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder

1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, baking soda

salt

2/3 cup (150 mL) granulated sugar

1/3 cup (75 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/4 cups (300 mL) milk

1 egg

2 tsp (10 mL) grated orange zest

1/3 cup (75 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice

1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter

1/3 cup (75 mL) miniature chocolate chips

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter nonstick miniature muffin pans or line with paper liners.

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, and cocoa; gradually whisk in milk until blended. Whisk in egg, orange zest, orange juice and butter. Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with chocolate chips; stir just until moistened.

Spoon into prepared muffin pan filling 24 deep cups or 36 shallow cups. Bake, in batches as necessary, for about 15 min or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan for 5 min. Transfer to rack to cool completely.

Tips

Tip for Kids: Muffins are the perfect recipe to teach kids about proper measuring techniques with liquid and dry measures (they’re more forgiving than some baked goods!). Older kids can make them on their own from start to finish and younger kids can help with supervision.

Replace orange zest and juice with applesauce and add chopped dried sour cherries.

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Reshma
April 26th, 2012

Just tried this recipe, and its very yummy! Gobbled quite a lot in a jiffy!
Trish
February 11th, 2012

everyone loved them, kids and parents!
Julie
December 13th, 2011

I also upped the chocolate chips to 3/4cup of semi-sweet chocolate chunks!
Julie
December 13th, 2011

Love these muffins! I don't have a mini muffin pan, so I just used my regular one and baked them for 16mins. They were delicious!