Cappuccino Muffins

Ingredients

• Muffins:
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 Tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup butter/margarine, melted
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Spread:
• 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

In food processor or blender combine spread ingredients, cover and process until well blended. Cover and chill until serving.
In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl stir milk and coffee granules until coffee dissolves. Add butter, egg, and vanilla mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 375* 17-20 minutes until muffins test done. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks.
Serve w/spread.