Saturday, August 20, 2011
Chocolate Apple Butter Muffins
Every time I open the refrigerator door, it’s there. Staring me down.
I glance quickly at it and think “oh I need to use that up soon.” I push it to the back of the shelf, grab what I need and close the door. However, it always seems to find its way to the front again. That jar of apple butter.
I’ve been doing that for the past 9 months. <—-Note: it was an unopened jar. An opened jar for 9 months? Gross.
Well, I finally got around to using up that jar of apple butter that someone gave me for Christmas. Christmas, people!
The reason it took me so long to use it (other than procrastination) was because I wanted to make something other than apple cake with and that’s all I could ever think of. I was very excited when Anna posted this recipe. I never would have thought to make chocolate muffins using apple butter.
These babies are slightly dense and very chocolatey. They have a hint of apple butter taste fresh out of the oven but once they cool completely you can’t taste it.
I really enjoyed these and have made several batches since (it was a BIG jar of apple butter!). And since these are muffins, it’s a perfectly acceptable way to eat chocolate for breakfast.
Chocolate Apple Butter Muffins
Makes 6 muffins
Adapted from Cookie MadnessIngredients:
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup apple butter
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 generous tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chipsDirections:
Heat oven to 350. Line or spray 6 muffin cups.
In a large bowl mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another large bowl mix together the brown sugar, apple butter, egg, vanilla, and oil. Combine the dry mixture into the wet and stir until just combined. Do not over mix. Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared muffin pan and bake for 20 -23 minutes.
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Becca — August 20, 2011 @ 9:58 pm
Wow, those look like really chocolately muffins! I want!!
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Brittany — August 20, 2011 @ 10:11 pm
They look so dark and intense! Yum! What a special combination too
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Sasha @ The Procrastobaker — August 21, 2011 @ 2:48 am
These look like the deepest chocolatey muffins ive ever seen! Those cases are just so cute and go perfectly, kooky little treats
what i would give to have a good few of these for brekkie! 
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thecaramelcookie Reply:
August 21st, 2011 at 7:45 am
Come on over and I’ll give you a batch of these!
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Sasha @ The Procrastobaker Reply:
August 22nd, 2011 at 5:10 am
Why say such a monstrously tempting thing! I live in the UK and my heart is with you and these muffins…haha
but the offer is appreciated veryvery much indeed!
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Anna — August 21, 2011 @ 7:02 pm
I’m so glad my apple butter post was useful. If you can help just ONE PERSON use up their apple butter, the world is a better place
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thecaramelcookie Reply:
August 22nd, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Haha, thanks again for the recipe!
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Tres Delicious — August 21, 2011 @ 7:30 pm
So dark yet so enticing. It’s simply nice.
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Kelly — August 23, 2011 @ 7:44 pm
What a great idea for a muffin, the flavors sound amazing!! Love your blog and so glad to be a new follower! xoxo
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