Description
Create spooky and delicious Halloween bat muffins.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate chips for decorating
- Pretzel sticks for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter and stir until smooth.
- Fill muffin liners about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate cooled muffins with chocolate chips for eyes and pretzel sticks for wings to resemble bats.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to your preference.
- Use different extracts for flavor variations.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg