Easter Mud Muffins

Celebrate the sweetness of spring with these festive and indulgent Easter Mud Muffins! Perfectly moist and filled with rich chocolatey goodness, these muffins are made with a decadent blend of cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a touch of buttermilk for extra tenderness. What makes them truly special is their playful "mud and garden" topping—a sprinkle of crushed Oreo cookies mimics dirt, while colorful mini candy eggs nestle atop for the perfect Easter vibe. Drizzle them with melted chocolate for an extra touch of decadence! Ready in under 40 minutes and ideal for Easter brunches or as a fun holiday baking project with kids, these muffins are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for Easter dessert tables, they’ll leave everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups buttermilk
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 0.75 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 10 pieces Oreo cookies or chocolate sandwich cookies
• 0.5 cups mini candy eggs (e.g., Cadbury Mini Eggs or similar)
• 0.25 cups melted chocolate (optional, for drizzle)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cavity muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to avoid dense muffins.

Step 5

Fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake the muffins for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the muffins are cooling, place the Oreo cookies or chocolate sandwich cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or a kitchen mallet.

Step 9

Once the muffins are cool, top each one with a generous sprinkle of the crushed cookies to create the 'dirt' topping.

Step 10

Nestle a few mini candy eggs into the 'dirt' on top of each muffin to create the Easter garden effect.

Step 11

Drizzle melted chocolate over the muffins for an extra decorative touch, if desired.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy these festive Easter Mud Muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1209.4 grams (1209.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4180

Total Fat 175.90g	226%
Saturated Fat 70.30g	351%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.00g
Cholesterol 405mg	135%
Sodium 2523mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 669.90g	244%
Dietary Fiber 63.50g	227%
Total Sugars 393.00g
Protein 80.80g	162%

Vitamin D 177IU	886%
Calcium 637mg	49%
Iron 40mg	221%
Potassium 2932mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 58.4%