Mocha Chip Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 3-4 (1 shot) tablespoons espresso
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In separate bowl, mix sugar, butter, espresso, vanilla and egg until thoroughly combined. Add flour mixture in 3 or 4 portions, mixing just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Transfer batter to prepared muffin pans, using about 1/4 cup batter per muffin.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep in mind that you may get chocolate on the pick from the chips.
6. Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes.