Cocoa Macaroon Muffins

This recipe is an old time favorite. Serve them for breakfast, a snack or as dessert. These muffins pair wonderfully with chocolate and coconut for a yummy result.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 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 (NOT evaporated)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
2. Combine milk, egg and oil; mix well.
3. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
4. Spoon 2 Tablespoonfuls into 12 greased or paper lined muffin cups.
5. Combine 1 cup coconut, 1/4 cup Condensed milk and extract; place 2 teaspoonfuls in the center of each cup (do not spread).
6. Top with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining coconut.
7. Bake at 400 Degrees F.
8. for 20 to 22 minutes or until muffins test done.
9. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
10. Yield: 1 dozen.
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