Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Cinnamon Orange Muffins

Easy to make, Christmas treat. Perfect with mulled wine.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups (gluten free) flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, egg, vanilla and orange zest.
  3. Blend flour combination and milk into egg mixture.
  4. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together remaining butter, sugar and cinnamon until mixture becomes crumbly; sprinkle over top of muffins.
  6. Bake at gas mark 5 for 20-25 minutes.

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