Cappuccino Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

Muffins:

• 2 c. Flour
• 3/4 c. Sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1 c. Milk
• 2 Tbsp. Instant coffee granules
• 1/2 c. Butter
• 1 egg, Beaten
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 3/4 c. Chocolate chips

Espresso Spread:

• 4 oz. Cream cheese, cubed
• 1 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Instant coffee granules
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
• 1/4 c. Chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

In a food processor or mixer, combine spread ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, stir milk and coffee granules until coffee is dissolved. Add butter, egg and vanilla; mix
well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes. Serve with espresso spread. Yield: 14 muffins and 1 cup spread.