Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Dear Readers,

It is that time again to bake. I have bananas, chocolate and Rolos. Wow! What artistic creation can I make with that? I consulted with some taste testers, and the consensus was Double Chocolate Banana Muffins. I found a recipe (courtesy of Taste of Home)

The Recipe:

• -1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1-1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine bananas, oil and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Yield: about 1 dozen.




 

Could I really follow the recipe? Well, in a word, no. I added some vanilla and I added extra cocoa. What could go wrong with that?

But, the endeavor was not yet complete. I needed a filling. Rolos: a delectable mix of caramel and chocolate. I then mixed 1/3-1/2 of an 8 ounce package of cream cheese with as many Rolos as I could stand to unwrap. With a spot of EVOO, I heated at low heat and whisked my way to caramel chocolate heaven! It looked a little bit unmixed, but it will bake together.

Twelve minutes into baking, a minor setback! Well, you can't win them all. I overfilled the muffin tin again. This is not the first time, and probably will not be the last. I need a giant muffin tin. This may help with the problem.

The Result: Fantastic!!

Bon Appetit!