Best 5 Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our enticing Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins! These bite-sized treats are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and vibrant orange, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Whether you're preparing for a special occasion or simply seeking a delightful snack, these mini muffins will tantalize your taste buds.

Our collection of recipes caters to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From the classic Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins, crafted with a moist chocolate batter infused with orange zest and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache, to the Vegan Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins, made with almond flour and coconut sugar for a healthier indulgence. We also have a Gluten-Free Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins option, using almond flour and tapioca flour to create a delectable treat that caters to gluten sensitivities.

For those who love the combination of chocolate and orange but prefer a cake-like texture, our Chocolate Orange Mini Cakes recipe is a must-try. These mini cakes have a moist and fluffy crumb and are topped with a creamy orange glaze, making them perfect for celebrations or as a sweet ending to a meal.

And for a fun and festive twist, our Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins with Candy Cane Crumble Topping add a touch of holiday cheer to your treats. With a crunchy candy cane crumble topping and a rich chocolate orange muffin base, these mini muffins are sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

No matter which recipe you choose, our Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins are sure to be a delightful treat for any occasion. With their irresistible combination of chocolate and orange, these mini muffins are a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE ORANGE MINI MUFFINS



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Mini muffins are just the right size for small children. However, if you prefer, you can also bake these in medium muffin tins. They will make about 15 medium muffins or 30 mini muffins. From Annabel Karmel's First Meals.

Provided by Zee7181

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 30 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup self rising flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 small orange, zest of

Steps:

  • Sift the flour and cocoa together. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs to the creamed mixture, a little at a time, together with a tablespoon of the flour mixture.
  • Mix in the remaining flour and cocoa until blended. Stir in the orange zest and chocolate chips. Line some muffin tins with fluted paper cups and fill each of the cups 2/3 full. Transfer to the 350 degree F preheated oven and cook for 10-12 minutes.

ORANGE MINI MUFFINS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick spray, for spraying muffin tins
2 sticks salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray mini muffin tins with nonstick spray.
  • Cream together the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl by hand or using an electric mixer. Add the eggs and beat well. Mix in the flour. In a separate bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk. Add the buttermilk mixture to the batter along with the orange zest and mix well.
  • Fill the muffin tins two-thirds full with the batter and bake until lightly browned, 12 to 17 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and orange juice (you should have about 1/2 cup juice) and mix well. Drizzle this glaze over the warm muffins in the tins. Remove the muffins while still warm.

AWESOME ORANGE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS



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Great muffins for breakfast or anytime! This recipe came from a cookbook put out by David Letterman's mom Dorothy, called "Home Cookin' with Dave's Mom". It's a great book full of wonderful recipes and sweet stories!

Provided by loof751

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange peel
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
3/4 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and orange peel.
  • In another bowl, combine orange juice, oil, vanilla, milk, and egg.
  • Add orange juice mixture to dry ingredients and stir just until mixed. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper or foil liners. Fill each cup 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.2, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 395.6, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 24.4, Protein 6.7

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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Orange and chocolate are heavenly together. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. If you like the chocolate melted, lightly warm muffins in the microwave before serving.

Provided by shazzieau

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
⅓ cup canola oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
1 orange - zested, peeled, and segmented
1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
1 pinch salt
7 ounces milk chocolate chips (such as Cadbury Baking Chips)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk milk, sour cream, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until well combined. Whisk in sugar and orange zest. Stir in flour, salt, and chocolate chips in that order. Dice orange segments and gently fold into batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 200.4 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS



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I'm sure you can make this in a loaf pan as well.

Provided by S

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons margarine, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup orange juice
½ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, semisweet chocolate, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and buttermilk. Pour into the flour mixture, and mix just until evenly moist. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 346.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor. A dark chocolate with a cacao content of at least 70% is ideal.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to mix together more easily.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will help to prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the muffins dry.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These chocolate orange mini muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The combination of chocolate and orange is a classic, and these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these chocolate orange mini muffins a try.

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