Basic Cocoa Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the room temperature butter and sugar together with a whisk.
2. 2
   It will have a cream-like consistency.
3. 3
   Add the beaten egg in three batches and mix well.
4. 4
   Add milk.
5. 5
   If you are adding vanilla extract, do so here.
6. 6
   Combine and sift the ingredients marked .
7. 7
   Add to the bowl from Step 2.
8. 8
   Mix well with a rubber spatula and pour the batter into muffin cups.
9. 9
   Smooth out the surface with a spoon.
10. 10
    Bake for 15-20 minutes in an oven preheated to 180C.
11. 11
    When a skewer poked through the middle comes out clean, they're done.