Best 3 Two Tone Muffins Recipes

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Two-tone muffins are a delightful treat that combines two different flavors and textures into one delicious muffin. With a variety of flavor and color combinations to choose from, two-tone muffins are a great way to add some excitement to your breakfast or brunch menu. Whether you prefer a classic chocolate and vanilla combination, or something more unique like blueberry and lemon, there's a two-tone muffin recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll explore some of the best two-tone muffin recipes, offering tips and tricks for creating perfect muffins every time.

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TWO-TONE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Two-tone Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tisy Adams

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 10 standard muffin cups.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix thoroughly.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs and buttermilk until well blended.
  • Stir in flour mixture just until blended, being careful not to overmix.
  • Divide batter between 2 bowls.
  • Stir vanilla into 1 bowl of batter.
  • Stir melted chocolate into remaining bowl of batter.
  • Spoon the vanilla batter into one side of each prepared muffin cup, filling the cups two-thirds full.
  • Spoon the chocolate batter into the other half of each muffin cup.
  • Fill the 2 empty cups with water for even baking.
  • Bake muffins until a toothpick inserted in center of one comes out clean, 15-17 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to a wire rack; let muffins cool for 5 minutes.
  • Turn muffins onto the rack; cool completely.
  • Note: To jazz these up, top half of a muffin with chocolate icing and the other half with white icing.
  • Also, you can make marbled muffins by swirling the two batters together.

TWO TONE BROWNIES



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A white and dark chocolate combo to suit everyone's tastes.

Provided by Penny

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
½ cup white chocolate chips
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly brush an 8 inch square tin with melted butter or oil. Line the base with baking paper, extending over two sides.
  • Stir 1/4 cup butter or margarine and dark chocolate in the top of a double boiler until just melted. Using a wooden spoon, beat 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 egg in a medium bowl until combined. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture. Add 1/2 cup flour, stirring until just combined; don't over beat.
  • Stir 1/4 cup butter or margarine and white chocolate in the top of a double boiler until just melted. Using a wooden spoon, beat 1 /2 cup sugar, vanilla extract and 1 egg in a second bowl until combined. Stir in the white chocolate mixture. Add 1/2 cup flour, stirring until just combined; don't over beat.
  • Drop large spoonfuls of the mixtures alternately and evenly, next to one another, in a single layer, in the tin. Gently smooth the surface, without combining the mixtures.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until firm. Allow to cool in the tin before cutting into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 44.8 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

MERRY MUFFINS



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Oh the lovely nutty things you can do with Diamond Walnuts. Makes two-tone muffins. I found this in Woman's Day magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 14 muffins, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
2/3 cup Diamond walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
1/4 cup sweetened powdered cocoa mix
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Resift flour with next 3 ingredients. Combine egg, milk and oil; stir into dry mixture only until moistened. Fold in walnuts.
  • Divide into 2 portions; stir cherries into one and spoon into one side of 14 greased muffin pans (2 1/2-inches diameter). Stir cocoa mix into remaining batter and fill other side of pans.
  • Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 296.1, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.2, Protein 4.1

Here are tips for making Two-Tone Muffins based on the article:

  • Muffins with various flavors and textures can be created by using two different colors of batter.
  • Using the same amount of batter for each color ensures even cooking and uniform size.
  • Create a marbling effect by swirling the two batters together just before pouring them into the muffin pans.
  • Alternatively, layer the batters on top of each other for a distinct two-tone appearance.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick comes out clean when you insert it in the center.
  • Don't forget to pre-bake the muffin pans and let the batter rest before putting it in the pre-heated muffin pans to help the muffins rise more.
  • You can use all types of batter and follow the two-tone muffin recipe to mix them.

Conclusion:

Baking two-tone muffins offers a fun and creative way to enjoy a delicious treat. By experimenting with different color and two-tone muffin batter combos, you can create unique and visually appealing muffins that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can master the art of two-tone muffin making and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's get started on creating a delightful two-tone muffin masterpiece.

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