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Coffee Walnut Chocolate Chip Muffins

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This recipe for coffee walnut chocolate chip muffins has all the good things in it! Perfect for brunch, dessert or when you want a perfect snack.

coffee walnut chocolate chip muffins

I am going to go out on a limb here and say: this recipe for coffee walnut chocolate chip muffins is my all-time favorite muffin recipe.  And this is coming from the girl who has a serious crush on middle of the cinnamon roll muffins, not to mention bacon and egg muffins.

But these delectable muffins are in a category all their own, which I think has something to do with the chocolate and coffee and walnut flavor combo that they have going on.  Whatever it is, you need them on your own muffin list.  So let’s make them!

I wish I could take credit for inventing this deliciousness, but I owe these muffins to The Frog Commissary Cookbook, which I love so much I had to buy a second copy because my first was literally so well-used that the pages were falling out.

You need a copy too, because in addition to these glorious muffins, this cookbook is full of so many delectable recipes I can’t even tell you.

What’s so special about these muffins? Well, they are a combination of chocolate chips, chopped walnuts and coffee, in a thick brown sugar batter that will have you seriously considering skipping the whole pesky baking stage and just eating the batter with a spoon.

But don’t, because these babies bake up into decadent, tender muffins in no time flat.

coffee walnut chocolate chip muffins

They would be the perfect holiday gift if you tucked them into a nice basket or a pretty plate and covered them with clear acetate wrap and some nice ribbon.

If you really, really love the person you could also give them the recipe. Or you might just want to hold on to it for yourself as your secret muffin weapon.

So there you go…your search for the world’s most amazing muffin is now officially over. Give them a try.

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Coffee Walnut Chocolate Chip Muffins


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 18 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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This recipe for coffee walnut chocolate chip muffins has all the good things in it! Perfect for brunch, dessert or when you want a perfect snack.


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2  tablespoons espresso powder (see note)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 and line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners.  Spray liners lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Put butter, sugars, coffee and vanilla in a mixer and beat for a full minute.
  3. Whisk together eggs and milk in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a third bowl. Alternately add the wet and dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing at slow speed until just combined.
  5. Add chips and walnuts and stir until just combined. Divide among muffin tins, filling until almost full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Cool 5 minutes and then remove from tin and cool on racks.

Notes

If you don’t have espresso powder you can use regular instant coffee, just make sure it is very finely ground, and double the amount to 3 tablespoons as it doesn’t have as strong a flavor as espresso.

1 muffin39326.5 g210.6 mg22.7 g8.7 g0 g43.9 g2.5 g6.8 g52.4 mg

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Adapted ever so slightly from The Frog Commissary Cookbook

Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on November 30, 2017

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  1. Nutmeg Nanny says

    November 21, 2009 at 2:41 am

    Whoa there are a whole bunch of delicious flavors going on in this muffin! Delicious :)

    Reply
  2. Federica says

    November 21, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    adoro i muffin! i tuoi sono deliziosissimi!

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    November 22, 2009 at 4:14 am

    I'm not much of a baker nor cook :) Somehow came across your blog and decided to make this for an upcoming party. Could I pre-make this 1 day ahead and just store in the refrig before popping it in the oven? Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    November 23, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    I don't think you could make the batter ahead, because the baking powder might not react well to sitting for too long (the muffins might not rise the right way.) However, you could definitely make the muffins a day ahead, and then just warm them in the oven or microwave if you want them hot (although I have to tell you, they are pretty wonderful at room temp, too!)

    Reply
  5. Jenn/CinnamonQuill says

    November 23, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    What a wonderful combination of flavors…Coffee, chocolate, and walnuts? Well done; I am bookmarking this for future muffin bliss.

    Reply
  6. Posti4 says

    April 12, 2010 at 12:06 am

    i am going to make these tomorrow! Thanks Kate I am looking forward to these muffins!

    Reply
  7. ellie says

    May 14, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    In the oven right now. Though I am pretty sure that a spoon and the batter bowl would have been good too!
    On a bit of a side note…I just want you to know that this blog has touched the lives of my family. I have been things for the holidays and family gatherings. When we wanted a change. And I have read your blog like a good novel when I needed a break.
    And now, these are being baked for my mom, who is in the hospital, probably in her last days. These may be the last thing that I ever get to make for her. I am hoping that just maybe they are tempting enough to coax her to eat.
    This isn't meant to be a downer, just to say thank you for showing up in the world in such a way that really adds to the quality of lives you will never even know about.
    Thank you.

    Reply
  8. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    May 14, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Oh Ellie, thank you for telling this – It means so much to me to hear from folks like you! I will be thinking of you and your mom today, and keeping you both in my prayers.

    Reply
  9. ellie says

    May 26, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    The muffins were delicious. I brought them to my mom who was able to make an attempt to smell them which brought a faint smile to her face. I brought them to her on the last day I got to spend with her. While my mom didn't get to try them, my dad who was married to my mom for 56 years, loved them. I know that they brought him a bit of joy in a really hard time.
    Keep up the fabulous contributions. I appreciate you and what you do so very much. Thank you.

    Reply
  10. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    June 1, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    Ellie, I am so glad to hear from you. You and your family are in my prayers. xx

    Reply
  11. Eve says

    September 5, 2010 at 2:44 am

    I have the Frog-Commissary cookbook too (are you from Philadelphia?) and have made these muffins in the past and loved them. It's been a few years, though. And now I can't remember, do you use the granules of instant coffee, or do you dissolve the coffee granules in water, and if so, how much? Now it seems kind of crazy for me to put 3T of granules in and serve them at a family event where kids will get highly caffeinated. Your thoughts?

    Reply
  12. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    September 7, 2010 at 12:02 am

    You use the granule undissolved, and they give the muffins just a hint of coffee flavor. I don't think the caffeine will be a lot, since it is distributed among a whole batch of muffins, but up to you! In my experience, kids don't really go for coffee-tasting stuff anyway…but the grown-ups will love 'em!

    Reply
  13. Cathy Tibbles says

    February 28, 2012 at 1:45 am

    I made these tonight, modified to be gluten-free and they were absolutely DIVINE!! I can’t wait to post the recipe on my own blog! =)

    You rock, Kate!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 28, 2012 at 6:08 am

      I’m so glad! I just bought a whole new jar of expresso powder, so I think these are going to make a repeat appearance in my kitchen pretty soon. :)

      Reply
  14. KAREN says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:59 am

    :o) … Oh my goodness I am going to have to make these up sometime soon as I just LOVE chocolate and coffee and to have them together in a muffin … that is one that I will be ah making sometime soon !!!!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 12, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      I’ll take mine with a cup of tea, but I know EXACTLY what you mean!

      Reply
  15. Yamunaa Manikam says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:30 am

    Is it alright if I took the eggs out of the recipe? I am vegetarian three times a week, so having eggless muffins would be a treat.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      June 4, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      Yamunaa, I honestly don’t know what a good substitute for the eggs would be…I do know they act as a binding agent for the muffins. Other readers, any ideas?

      Reply
  16. Vimala says

    June 23, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    I just came across your blog and love everything about it! I am just finishing baking this and it is yum!!! You are so right about eating the batter!!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      June 23, 2012 at 8:22 pm

      Vimala,, I’m so glad you found me! Enjoy these scrumptious muffins. :)

      Reply
  17. Marina says

    March 18, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Amazing muffins. Wanted to try combination of coffee and walnuts and it came out perfectly. Thanks a lot for the recipe, i am sure it will be one of my favorite now :)

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 18, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      I’m so glad – it’s definitely one of my faves, too!

      Reply
  18. Michelle says

    April 13, 2013 at 10:09 am

    I made these last night, and my whole family is totally smitten! They really are divine, and have already become one of our favorite muffins ever. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! :)

    Reply
    • Kate says

      April 14, 2013 at 4:51 am

      I’m so glad! My family has them on the favorite list too. :)

      Reply
  19. Luci's Morsels says

    November 30, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    The flavor profile in these muffins sounds amazing! Love the combination of coffee and chocolate, perfectly rich and delicious!

    Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 3, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Coffee and chocolate are definite best friends, right? :)

      Reply

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