Cannoli Muffins

Submitted by BachFromTheDead

"This is a recipe for cannoli muffins that I've engineered over a combination of boredom and hubris with amazing results. NOTE: omit the chocolate chips and add a choco-frosting for an easy cupcake"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 18 muffins
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese, plus
• 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice, plus
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh is best, but store-bought works too)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 - 2⁄3 cup vegetable oil (a tad over 1/4, a tad under 2/3)
• 3 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated
• 1 cup chocolate chips

directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line the pan with muffin liners.
2. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In medium-size bowl, whisk eggs, milk, juice, sugar, oil and zest, sour cream, vinegar, and ricotta. Make a well in flour mixture; pour in egg mixture and chocolate chips. Stir until dry ingredients are just moistened (although, be sure to not over-mix for it will result in overly-tough muffins).
3. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
4. Remove pans to wire rack to cool 5 minutes. Serve.