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Delicious Almond Joy Muffins Recipe: Coconut, Chocolate, and Almond Breakfast Treats

Delicious Almond Joy Muffins

Tender breakfast muffins filled with sweetened coconut, semisweet chocolate chips, and chopped almonds. This easy recipe makes 12 standard muffins in about 30 to 35 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract
Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Chopped almonds

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir just until combined. A few small lumps are acceptable, so stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks remain.
  5. Fold in the sweetened shredded coconut, semisweet chocolate chips, and chopped almonds. Use a gentle folding motion to distribute the add-ins without overworking the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds to three-quarters full. This amount gives the muffins room to rise into rounded tops.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Begin checking near the 18-minute mark because oven temperatures can vary.
  8. Cool the muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm, or let them cool completely before storing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter because this can make the muffins dense or chewy. For a stronger candy-bar flavor, briefly toast the chopped almonds and coconut before adding them, then let them cool. Use sweetened coconut with semisweet or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter muffin, or choose unsweetened coconut or bittersweet chocolate for less sweetness.