Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Double Chocolate Apricot Muffins, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate indulgence and tangy apricot surprises. These muffins are not just ordinary treats; they are culinary masterpieces that tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Each muffin is a symphony of flavors, a perfect balance between the deep, decadent chocolate and the vibrant, fruity notes of apricots. As you sink your teeth into these heavenly creations, you'll embark on a textural adventure, from the moist, tender crumb to the occasional burst of juicy apricot. These muffins are not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, adorned with a sprinkling of powdered sugar that adds an elegant touch to their rustic charm. Whether you're hosting a brunch, craving a sweet snack, or simply seeking a moment of pure bliss, these Double Chocolate Apricot Muffins are the perfect companions.
With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate these delectable muffins in the comfort of your own kitchen. Our recipe includes two variations: a classic version for those who prefer a straightforward chocolate experience and a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Both variations promise the same explosion of flavors and textures, ensuring that everyone can savor these delightful treats.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
Stir chocolate chips into chocolate batter for a muffin that's twice as nice.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, brown sugar, butter, oil, vanilla and eggs until smooth.
- Quickly fold the milk mixture into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer the muffins from the pan to a wire rack to cool.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
These Double Chocolate Muffins are the perfect muffins loaded with lots of chocolate chips and cocoa powder for the double chocolate effect because we should never under-estimate the power of chocolate and how good it will make you feel. They're perfect for breakfast, on-the-go snack, or a little pick me up.
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Breakfast Dessert Muffins
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prep the oven and muffin pan. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Butter a 12 muffin baking pan or line it with muffin liners.
- Combine the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Make the batter. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, melted butter, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract and whisk until well incorporated. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and using a spatula mix everything until flour is moistened, please note the batter will be a bit lumpy. Fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
- Bake. Spoon the muffin batter equally into the muffin cups, filling them all the way to the top. Transfer the muffins to the oven and bake for 5 minutes at 425°F then reduce the heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool. Cool the muffins in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 114 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 25 g, UnsaturatedFat 2.4 g
APRICOT MUFFINS
These are moist and chewy. I sometimes add 1/2 cup of dates as well as the apricots. A family favorite!
Provided by Aunt Mamie
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper muffin cups. Place apricots into a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, buttermilk and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just blended. It is okay for the batter to have some lumps. Drain water from apricots, and mix them into the batter. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 258 mg, Sugar 19.3 g
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
Enjoy these easy and tasty muffins made with instant Carnation Breakfast powder!
Provided by JARRIE
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Chocolate Muffin Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners; coat liners with cooking spray.
- Mix chocolate drink powder into the milk. Stir until smooth.
- Beat brown sugar, egg, oil, and vanilla extract together until well mixed.
- Add chocolate milk to egg mixture and stir to combine. Add baking mix and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out with only moist crumbs attached, 15 to 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 282.3 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE APRICOT MUFFINS
Adapted from "125 Best Chocolate Recipes". Delicious chocolate muffins with dried apricots (you can substitute for dried cranberries or cherries) if you wish!). I replaced half of the vegetable oil by light sour cream to lighten them a bit. Makes 12 big muffins.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Quick Breads
Time 32m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease or put paper liners in 12-cup muffin pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix together sugar, eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in chocolate and apricots. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Topping: sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes or until a tester inserted into center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack and let cool completely.
BEST DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE MUFFINS!
The absolute best chocolate muffin recipe around...you won't just stop at eating one of these...although this recipe makes 12 muffins, better make a double batch (in two separate bowls), cause, you will need it!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Quick Breads
Time 25m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a deep 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Melt the chocolate squares in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the chocolate.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, brown sugar, semisweet, and white chocolate chips, milk, olive oil and the egg, until very well blended.
- Divide the batter among the lined muffin cups.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until well risen, and firm to the touch.
- Serve warm or room-temp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 317.4, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 5.5
APRICOT MUFFINS
Make and share this Apricot Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Quick Breads
Time 50m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine apricot pieces and lemon juice. Cream shortening and sugar, beat in egg and stir in apricots.
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to first mixture alternately with milk.
- Add chopped nuts with last portion of flour.
- Fill greased muffin tins two thirds full.
- Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each muffin.
- Bake about 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Makes 12 muffins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 166.4, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 2.6
IRRESISTIBLE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
The absolute best muffins! Don't be fooled by all the healthful ingredients - these sinful muffins are good for curing chocolate cravings!
Provided by Fiestaqueen
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
- Combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. Spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
APRICOT MUFFINS
"Fruity and fantastic" is how Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire describes these pretty, moist muffins.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield about 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak apricots in water for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add sour cream; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Drain apricots, discarding liquid. Fold apricots, orange zest and nuts into batter. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts :
DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
For a better-for-you treat, try these extra-chocolatey muffins. Avocado stands in for some of the oil in the recipe, providing healthy fat and a super-tender crumb. Whole-wheat flour brings extra fiber and makes them more filling.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Time 35m
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line 10 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together avocado, oil, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Whisk in egg, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and milk.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, then stir in flour until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Divide among cups and bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with a few more chocolate chips and sanding sugar; return to oven and bake until a tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 8 to 10 minutes more. Let cool and serve, or store, covered, at room temperature up to 3 days.
NUTTY APRICOT MUFFINS
I tried apricots when I didn't have the usual muffin ingredients one time - and this recipe is the result! We enjoyed them, and I've made them often since.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 12 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine apricots and water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream and mix well. Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Mix on low only until combined. Fold in orange peel, nuts and apricots. Batter will be very stiff. Spoon into well-greased muffin tins, filling each cup almost to the top. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until done. Combine sugar and orange juice; dip tops of warm muffins in mixture.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use a combination of plain and self-rising flour for a light and fluffy muffin.
- Use ripe, juicy apricots for the best flavor. If using dried apricots, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes before using.
- Be sure to chop the apricots into small pieces so that they distribute evenly throughout the muffins.
- Use good quality chocolate chips or chunks for a richer flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
- Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These double chocolate apricot muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also perfect for parties and potlucks. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and abundance of chocolate and apricots, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these muffins a try - you won't be disappointed!
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