captain jack's coconut muffins

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
chris elizondo
Chicago, IL

A coconut muffin that any self-respecting pirate would be proud of ..and we found out what happened with the rum! Yum :P Savor these adult muffins with a cup of strong dark rummed coffee with cream for a double treasure. Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 large, 12 regular muffins
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For captain jack's coconut muffins

  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 lg
    eggs, room temperature
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    canola oil
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp
    coconut extract
  • 3 Tbsp
    meyers rum (or regular rum , if you prefer nonspiced)
  • 3/4 c
    shredded coconut
  • coarse sugar for sprinkling or some coconut for sprinkling to the top

How To Make captain jack's coconut muffins

  • 1
    While preheating oven to 425 degrees, spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, gently mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until all dry ingredients are combined.
  • 3
    In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and sugars. Mix in milk, oil, rum and extracts.
  • 4
    Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, adding coconut in last. Mix only to incorporate, being careful not to overmix (which will result in dry, tough muffins.)
  • 5
    Pour batter into prepared muffin tins, filling to just under the top edge of the tin. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and/or coconut. Bake at 425 for 5 mins and then reduce to 375 and bake for an additional 25-30 mins (you may need to bake a bit longer for jumbo muffin tins) til golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 mins, then de-tin and continue to cool or eat and enjoy :)

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