CHOCOLATE CHIP CARROT CAKE MUFFINS (SMALL BATCH)

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Most recipes will make 12 muffins and I really can't eat that many! This recipe is for Chocolate chip carrot cake muffins, something different and great for chocolate lovers that maybe live alone or with a spouse or want to take a nice little gift to a lonely neighbor. Add coffee or tea and some fresh fruit for a basket for a...

Provided by Catherine Thompson Floyd

Categories     Muffins

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

MUFFINS
1/2 c plus 1 tbsp all purpose flour
3 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
3 Tbsp semisweet chocolate chips, chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp egg, well beaten
3 Tbsp pineapple, crushed, canned, very well drained
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 c carrots, grated
3 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
2-3 Tbsp raisins, or to taste
CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
1 oz cream cheese, room temp
1/2 c confectioner's sugar, sifted
2 tsp pineapple juice (reserved from drained pineapple)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 3 cups of jumbo muffin pan (3/4 cup capacity) with paper liners or lightly butter the bottoms of the cups and then rub a little bit of butter around the rim of each cup to help the muffins form a nice rounded top. Set aside. (or 4 to 5 regular size muffin cups)
  • 2. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl and blend to mix the ingredients thoroughly. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the mixture and blend. Transfer this mixture to a bowl and make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • 3. Place the oil, egg and vanilla in a bow and blend. Mix in the carrots, pineapple, walnuts and raisins. Pour this mixture into the center of the flour mixture and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Don't over mix, please!
  • 4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, dividing it evenly. Fill the empty muffin cups with water halfway, which prevents scorching. Bake the muffins approximately 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 5. Cool 5 minutes, carefully remove muffins and water from tin. Cool muffins completely. Drizzle tops with cream cheese glaze, if desired, but they are great without the glaze!
  • 6. For cream cheese glaze, just mix cream cheese, confectioner's sugar and pineapple juice to desired consistency, smooth and creamy.

crimson bat
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Yum!


Temame Baba
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These muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're also easy to make and perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast.


Harrison Tankpara
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I love the moist texture and carrot flavor of these muffins. The chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness.


Mogale Shila
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These muffins are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. They're also freezer-friendly, so you can always have a batch on hand.


Samuel Owen
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These muffins are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They're so delicious, they'll never know they're eating carrots.


Jamshed Javed
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I love that these muffins are made with whole wheat flour. It gives them a nice nutty flavor and makes them more filling.


Annelyssa Avina
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These muffins are the perfect way to start your day. They're filling, flavorful, and give you a boost of energy.


Enda Nana
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these muffins are a game-changer. They're so moist and flavorful, I can't get enough of them.


adepoju adedotun
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These muffins are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. They're so delicious, they won't even know they're eating carrots.


Keith Klaith
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I love the combination of carrot and chocolate chips in these muffins. They're so moist and flavorful.


Som Ghale
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover carrots. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.


Rivindu Nethsara
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I made these muffins for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Ifeoluwa Bamgbala
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These muffins are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love that they're also a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cake.


Sibongile Manzi
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I've made these muffins several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


DJ DYLAN
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I was a bit skeptical about trying a carrot cake muffin, but I'm so glad I did! These muffins are amazing. They're moist, flavorful, and the chocolate chips add a perfect touch of sweetness.


Mfundo Lukhozi
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These muffins are delicious! I love the combination of carrot and chocolate chips. They're also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Said Qurish
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The muffins are always moist and fluffy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're also a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cake.


Armeena Ramzan
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I made these muffins for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The muffins are easy to make and the recipe is very forgiving. I will definitely be making them again.


Alone G
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These carrot muffins are incredibly moist and flavorful! The chocolate chips add a delicious touch of sweetness and richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carrot cake or chocolate chip muffins.