{"id":"c67e7673-4b67-4cf2-bbda-be8d91ad7d6c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c67e7673-4b67-4cf2-bbda-be8d91ad7d6c","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/chocolate-coffee-toffee-crunch-muffins/","title":"Chocolate Coffee Toffee Crunch Muffins","description":"Chocolate Coffee Toffee Crunch Muffins feature a mocha muffin that's studded with chocolate chips and topped with a crunchy toffee streusel, for the best combination of flavor and texture! Ready in just 35 minutes, no mixer required!","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Chocolate-Coffee-Toffee-Crunch-Muffins-SQUARE.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cups (254 grams) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":254,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2/3 cup (133 grams) packed brown sugar","item":"packed brown sugar","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":133,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (43 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, (sifted)","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder,","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"sifted","metric_alternate":{"quantity":43,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tablespoon instant espresso powder*","item":"instant espresso powder*","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, (melted)","item":"unsalted butter,","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"melted","metric_alternate":{"quantity":85,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 1/2 cups buttermilk**","item":"buttermilk**","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips","item":"semisweet chocolate chips","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":170,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (32 grams) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":32,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tablespoons brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup toffee bits (such as Heath brand or homemade)","item":"toffee bits","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"such as Heath brand or homemade"},{"text":"1 tablespoon butter, (at room temperature)","item":"butter,","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"at room temperature"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper muffin cups."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, sifted cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.","section":"For the muffins:"},{"number":3,"text":"In a small bowl combine the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Do not overmix.","section":"For the muffins:"},{"number":4,"text":"Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.","section":"For the muffins:"},{"number":5,"text":"In a small bowl combine the flour, sugar, and toffee bits. Cut the butter into the mixture using the back of a fork until it is coarse and crumbly. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of the mixture over each unbaked muffin.","section":"For the toffee crunch topping:"},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 20 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before removing the muffins to the rack to cool completely.","section":"For the toffee crunch topping:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T01:20:28.243581+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T01:20:28.243581+00:00"}