Save Moist, fluffy muffins infused with aromatic coffee and studded with creamy white chocolate chips a delightful treat for breakfast or snack.
I first baked these Coffee White Chocolate Muffins for a cozy weekend brunch, and they quickly became my family's favorite pairing with morning lattes.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Instant coffee granules: 1 tbsp
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Unsalted butter (melted and cooled): ½ cup (115 g)
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup (150 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Whole milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- White chocolate chips: 1 cup (175 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant coffee, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine and fold:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add chocolate chips:
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Divide batter:
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool:
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Save Every time I make these muffins for my kids, they love helping stir in the chocolate chips and eagerly wait for them to cool on the wire rack.
Required Tools
12-cup muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), milk, eggs. White chocolate may contain soy and traces of nuts.
Nutritional Information
Each muffin contains about 270 calories, 12 g total fat, 36 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein.
Save Serve these muffins warm for the best texture and flavor. They're perfect with your favorite morning coffee or as an afternoon snack.
Recipe Guide
- → How strong is the coffee flavor?
The flavor is pleasantly noticeable, but you can intensify it by increasing instant coffee granules to 1½ tablespoons.
- → Can I substitute the chocolate chips?
Absolutely, swap white chocolate with dark or milk chocolate chips for a different taste profile.
- → What texture should I expect?
Expect muffins that are light, moist, and fluffy thanks to the combination of butter and milk.
- → How do I prevent dense muffins?
Gently mix wet and dry ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can make muffins dense.
- → What is the best way to serve these?
Serve warm, paired with a cup of coffee or as a sweet treat for breakfast or snacking.
- → Are there any allergens present?
Yes, these contain wheat (gluten), milk, eggs, and possibly soy or nuts from chocolate—verify packaging.