Chocolate Streusel Muffins

My default setting is a very sweet tooth, so recipes like these muffins from Bake at 350 are much more appealing than healthy breakfasts. I made these for a special occasion two weeks ago. I believe it was a Tuesday. That was the special occasion. (I kid. I couldn't eat all day Thursday and most of the day Friday for a medical procedure, so these were like my last meal.)

These were quite tasty, although my streusel was too dry that it crumbled off the top. I'd suggest adding a bit more butter for that reason. I also slightly over-baked the muffins themselves, so watch your baking time. It's always a touch more challenging to catch double chocolate baked goods before they're overdone, especially if you're distracted with children.

Chocolate Streusel Muffins
Streusel
1/2 cup flour
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 Tbsp. butter, cold and cubed
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Muffins
1 3/4 cup flour
2/3 cup dutch-process cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup chocolate milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 12 regular muffin cups with jumbo liners. (I find this prevents the batter from overfilling.)

Make the streusel by combining the dry ingredients. Add in the butter, and distribute through the mixture using your fingers or a fork to mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.

To make the muffins, whisk together dry ingredients. In a large measuring cup, whisk eggs lightly. Add sugar and chocolate milk, whisking until combined. Stir in extracts and vinegar.

Pour wet ingredients, melted butter and oil into the dry ingredients. Stir until combined, and fold in chocolate chips.

Spoon batter into prepared tin. Sprinkle evenly with streusel. (You may have extra streusel to use in future creations.) Bake 18 minutes or until the muffins bounce back when pressed in the center. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, and then remove to a cooling rack.

These are delicious served warm with a glass of milk. Makes 12 muffins.