Coffee, Choc-chip and Walnut Muffins

Baking ultimately is a demonstration of our love for those around us.  These muffins are no exception.  You see, I rarely make treats with coffee in them.  Personally, I don't really like coffee cakes.  But today I decided to treat my loved ones with these coffee and choc-chip filled muffins.  And even I enjoyed them; particularly when they were warmed up.

 Ingredients
100g walnuts
2/3 cup firmly packed soft brown sugar
125g unsalted butter, soft
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup natural yoghurt, or sour cream
2 tbsp offee granules
2 tbsp boiling water
125g baby choc-chips
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees (fan-forced) and prepare a 12 hole muffin tray.  In a food processor, process the walnuts and only 1/4 cup of the brown sugar.  Do so until walnuts are almost dusty; some little chopped bits may remain. Transfer to separate mixing bowl.  Cream the butter and remaining sugar together in the food processor.  With motor running, gradually add the egg and process until smooth.  Add yoghurt/sour cream, vanilla and process until combined; pour into bowl where processed nuts are.  In yet another separate bowl, combine the coffee granules and the boiling water.  Pour coffee into main batter bowl.  Stir through.  Now add the choc-chips and stir these through.  Distribute batter into 12 muffin cases.  Bake for 20 minutes or until springy when touched.

I even processed the nuts and sugar with extra love!