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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins - Recipe

Try these for a special brunch.
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Recipe
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place paper liners in muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in shortening until flour mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Slightly beat eggs. Add eggs, milk, zucchini, and vanilla. Stir until just combined. Add nuts if desired.
  • Spoon into muffin tins, filling 1/2 to 2/3 full.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15-20 minutes. Cool on racks.

TIP: to sour milk, add 1 tsp of lemon juice or cider vinegar and allow to sit for  5 minutes before using.

 
 
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Container: large bowl and muffin tins
Servings: 12
Ingredients
-2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
-1 cup white sugar
-teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg or 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/3 cup cocoa powder
-1/2 cup vegetable shortening
-1/4 cup sour milk (see TIP)
-2 medium eggs
-1 3/4 cups shredded zucchini
-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1/2 cup nuts (optional)