TIRAMISU MUFFINS

Tiramisu Muffins Recipe –

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 sprinkle nutmeg
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 10 – 12 ladyfingers, broken into pieces (optional)
• Drizzle:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brewed coffee, room temperature

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line or spray the muffin pan.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
• In another bowl, mix together the milk, coffee, butter, mascarpone, egg and vanilla until smooth.
• Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Scoop about a quarter of a cup of batter into each tin.
• Add a sprinkle of ladyfingers.
• Cover with about a quarter of a cup of batter and, if desired, a few more lady fingers.
• Bake 25-30 minutes, or until the muffins spring back when touched.
• Remove from oven.
• While the muffins are cooling, mix the powdered sugar and coffee together to make the drizzle.
• When they are cool to the touch, dribble the mixture over the muffins.
• Serve and enjoy!