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Coffee Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins are a vintage recipe that combines rich coffee flavor with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts for a muffin that feels straight out of a cozy café.
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Coffee Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins (Bakery-Style Vintage Recipe)

If you love old-fashioned baked goods with bold flavor, these Coffee Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins are about to become a favorite in your kitchen.
This vintage recipe combines rich coffee flavor with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts for a muffin that feels straight out of a cozy café.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bakery style muffins, coffee chocolate chip walnut muffins
Servings: 12 bakery style muffins
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons instant coffee
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, coffee, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
    Coffee Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins are a vintage recipe that combines rich coffee flavor with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts for a muffin that feels straight out of a cozy café.
  • Beat in eggs, then milk, mixing until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Fold in the good stuff: Gently fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
    Coffee Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins are a vintage recipe that combines rich coffee flavor with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts for a muffin that feels straight out of a cozy café.
  • Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly between 12 muffin wells, filling them nearly full.
    Coffee Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins are a vintage recipe that combines rich coffee flavor with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts for a muffin that feels straight out of a cozy café.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    Coffee Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins are a vintage recipe that combines rich coffee flavor with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts for a muffin that feels straight out of a cozy café.
  • Cool & enjoy! I love these served warm with a pat of butter.
    Coffee Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins are a vintage recipe that combines rich coffee flavor with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts for a muffin that feels straight out of a cozy café.

Notes

  • Use espresso powder instead of instant coffee for deeper flavor
  • Swap walnuts for pecans if preferred
  • Add a streusel topping for bakery-style flair
  • Make mini muffins for brunch platters or parties.
  • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg