Brampton Inn: Bed, Breakfast, and Beyond
Chestertown’s Brampton Bed & Breakfast Inn is so much more!
Recipe and Photo from Brampton 1860, Chestertown, Maryland
According to Hilari Rinehart, owner of the Brampton Inn, these are perfect for a light little breakfast wake-up with a cup of coffee. The espresso spread gives them a little pizazz and are a guest favorite! “Every time these muffins are served, not one was left over after breakfast!”
Ingredients
SERVINGS: Makes about 12 muffins
For the Espresso Spread
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee granules
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Muffins
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
Make the Espresso Spread: In mixer with paddle attachment, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
Make the Muffins: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt. Separately combine sour cream, coffee granules, and butter to dissolve granules. Then add the egg and vanilla.
Stir into dry ingredients just until moist. Fold in the chocolate chips. Fill paper lined muffin pans ⅔ full. Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Top with espresso spread and serve!
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