William Shatner’s Cappuccino Chip Muffins

October 23rd, 2008 by justJENN

Nothing is more lovely than a jar of espresso powder. I’d stared at it lovingly, knowing I’d find some good use for it…someday. Then I came across a post on cookiemadness for William Shatner’s cappuccino muffins and I couldn’t believe it, but yes, the recipe was his! (I changed it to suit me.) These are tasty, pack up well and best of all, super easy! I wonder if he’d want to try my Star Trek cupcakes…

ingredients:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prep a muffin pan with liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, espresso powder, cinnamon and salt.

In a medium bowl, whisk egg lightly. Whisk in milk, melted butter and vanilla extract.

Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in milk mixture. Stir until just blended, don’t overdo it, if you go too far your muffins will get tough. No one needs tough muffins. Stir in chocolate chips.

Divide batter among the cups. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

This is the PERFECT recipe for new parents. When I had a newborn I was up late at night, these muffins would have been good:
1. the coffee part would have helped keep me alert.
2. They are easy to grab and eat.
3. There is nothing on late at night but Classic Trek.
See how that all works out?