Marshmallow Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup mini marshmallow
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 6 tablespoons sunflower oil or melted cooled butter

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with 12 muffin paper liners.

3. 3

   Using scissors, cut the marshmallows in half.

4. 4

   Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and marshmallows.

5. 5

   Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl, then beat in the milk and oil.

6. 6

   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the beaten liquid ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

7. 7

   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until well risen and firm to the touch.

8. 8

   Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then serve warm or transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.