To make green tea muffins with chocolate icing, you can start with the basic green tea muffin recipe and add a delicious chocolate icing on top. Here's how you can do it:

Ingredients for Muffins:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons matcha or green tea powder
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for Chocolate Icing:

• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup icing sugar, sifted
• Extra matcha or green tea powder for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
2. Make the Muffin Batter:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
   • In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Icing:
   • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream or milk, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
   • Gradually add the sifted icing sugar to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until well combined and smooth.
5. Ice the Muffins:
   • Once the muffins are completely cooled, spoon the chocolate icing over the tops of the muffins, allowing it to drip down the sides.
   • Optionally, dust a little matcha green tea powder over the chocolate icing for decoration.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Let the chocolate icing set before serving the muffins.

These muffins are a wonderful combination of earthy matcha flavor and rich chocolate, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Happy baking!

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