Chocolate Zucchini Bribe Muffins

Last week, I challenged the Writing Camp students I teach to see which of my two groups could write the most words on one project. It was really just an excuse to bake over the weekend. You see, I promised the winning group I'd bring them "treats" today. Their bribe...err, I mean prize was...

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

from 101 Cookbooks

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
3/4 cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chocolate chips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa, sifted
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pan with muffin cups.
• In a medium bowl mix together the sugar, butter and oil. Beat in eggs, one at a time until well Incorporated. Stir in vanilla, buttermilk, zucchini and chocolate chips.
• In a separate bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients. Add the liquid ingredients and mix until well combined.
  
• Spoon batter into large muffin pans. Bake in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. (Note: Heidi says, "Don't overcook them or you will lose all the moist goodness.")