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Pumpkin-Orange Muffins with Orange Butter

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Submitted by: lisa2980496

 

The orange butter is a perfect match for these pumpkin-orange muffins. The fall flavors compliment each other and make a great addition to any brunch.
 

Ingredients

  • Muffins:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Orange Butter:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

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Method

In large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 tablespoon orange peel, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Stir in eggs and pumpkin and mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine cinnamon and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and sprinkle evenly over top of muffins. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Cool in pans for 5 minutes and remove to wire racks. In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, 1/2 teaspoon orange peel and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Serve butter mixture with warm muffins.

 

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Number of Servings: 12 muffins

 

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