Dark Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"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."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 24 mini muffins

ingredients

• 236.59 ml all-purpose flour
• 236.59 ml whole wheat flour
• 7.39 ml baking powder
• 1.23 ml baking soda
• 1.23 ml salt
• 157.80 ml granulated sugar
• 78.78 ml unsweetened cocoa powder
• 295.73 ml milk
• 1 egg
• 9.85 ml orange zest, grated
• 78.78 ml orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 59.14 ml butter, melted
• 78.78 ml miniature chocolate chip

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Butter nonstick miniature muffin pans or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine flours, 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.
3. Spoon into prepared mffin tin , filling 24 deep cups or 36 shallow cups.
4. Bake, in batches as necessary, for about 15 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.