Double Chocolate Muffin Tops

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed 

• 6 Tbsp. water

• 1 c. all-purpose flour

• ¼ c. cocoa powder

• ½ tsp. baking powder

• ¼ tsp. baking soda

• ½ tsp. salt

• ½ c. softened vegan butter

• ¼ c. granulated sugar

• ¼ c. brown sugar

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

•  1 c. vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F.

2. In a small-sized bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Place bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes. 

3. In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

4. In a separate bowl, cream vegan butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Add in the flaxseed mixture, and vanilla extract.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients. Once combined, fold in the chocolate chips

6. With a medium cookie scoop, scoop muffin top batter onto a lined cookie sheet. 

7. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on the cookie sheet for approximately 5 minutes before transferring on a cooling rack. 

Notes

• My favorite affordable vegan chocolate chips are the Trader Joe's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or chunks. Another great option is the Great Value Organic Baking Chips from Walmart (available in semi-sweet and dark).

5 February 2022