Chili and chocolate muffins

Here’s a unique and delicious recipe for chili and chocolate muffins that combines sweet and spicy flavors:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh chili (or 1 teaspoon chili powder, adjust to taste)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil (or melted butter), eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chili.

5. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your spicy and sweet chili chocolate muffins!