Coconut Almond Muffins

• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• baking powder↗1 1⁄4 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• light sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• butter, melted↗1⁄4 cup
• almond extract↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• flaked coconut↗1⁄2 cup
• miniature semisweet chocolate chips↗1⁄4 cup
• sliced almonds↗1⁄4 cup
• additional sugar (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. 2

   In another bowl, whisk the egg, sour cream, butter and extract.

3. 3

   Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

4. 4

   Fold in coconut and chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Fill greased or lined muffin cups two-thirds full.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with almonds (and additional sugar if desired).

7. 7

   Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.