Spicy Mandarin Muffins

Spicy Mandarin Muffins



Ingredients:



1 (11oz.) can mandarin oranges (cut each slice in 3-4 pieces)

1-1/2 cups sifted flour

1/2 cup sugar

1-3/4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. allspice

1/3 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 cup butter, melted

Preparation:



Drain mandarin oranges thoroughly. In large bowl combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and egg; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Gently stir in oranges. Divide batter evenly into grease Bundt Cupcake at 350 degree for 10-12 minutes. Turn out on wire rack. Combine ¼ cup sugar and ½ tsp. cinnamon. While hot, dip tops of muffins into melted butter, then roll in sugar mixture. Yield: 12 muffins. For excellent eating and keeping qualities, keep qualities, keep dough as soft as possibilities, just so you can handle it.



Source: Nordic Ware website

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