Chocolate Filled Muffins

Chocolate muffins with a surprise coconut filling.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup instant powdered milk
2 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center; set aside.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in milk and oil, blending well. Pour mixture into well. Stir batter until just moistened; do not over mix.
4. Fill prepared muffin tins three-fourths full.
5. In a small bowl, mix milk powder with hot water. Stir vigorously to blend well. Mix in butter and almond flavoring. Stir in coconut. Form into as many balls as muffins. Push into top center of each muffin.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Makes 12 muffins.