Cocoa Macaroon Muffins

Name: Cocoa Macaroon Muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 egg; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided; 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Combine the milk, egg and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2

Spoon 2 tablespoonfuls into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Combine 1 cup coconut, condensed milk and extract; place 2 teaspoonfuls in the center of each cup (do not spread). Top with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining coconut.
3

Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.