Spicy Pumpkin Muffins
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
- 1 c. canned solid packed pumpkin
- 1/2 c. chopped pecans
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/3 c. butter or margarine (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 c. milk
- 1/3 c. honey
- Line microwave-safe muffin cups or 6 (6 ounce) glass custard cups with 2 paper baking cups.
- Mix flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar in medium size bowl with electric mixer until blended.
- Add eggs, pumpkin, milk and honey.
- Beat on high speed 2 to 3 minutes until pale (mixture looks slightly curdled).
- Stir in flour mixture, then nuts.
- Scoop about 3 tablespoons batter into each cup.
- Arrange custard cups in a circle in oven.
- Microwave, uncovered, on Medium-high 4 to 5 minutes, rearranging cups or rotating pan 1/2 turn once, until top springs back when gently pressed.
- (Moist spots on top will dry on standing.)
- Discard outer paper liners.
- Cool on wire racks. Repeat or cover batter and refrigerate up to 3 days.
- Makes 18 muffins.
flour, ground cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, brown sugar, pumpkin, pecans, baking powder, ground ginger, butter, eggs, milk, honey
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=897884 (may not work)