Cocoa Macaroon Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 cups coconut, flaked, divided
• 1/4 cup condensed milk, sweetened
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Combine milk, egg and oil; mix well.

2. 2

   Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

3. 3

   Spoon 2 tablespoonfuls into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.

4. 4

   Combine 1 cup Coconut, condensed milk and extract; place 2 teaspoonfuls in the center of each cup (do not spread). Top with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake at 400 F for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.