Banana Nut Muffins (Cinnamon)

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 overripe bananas
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup soft unsalted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

1. 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly butter 24 muffin tins.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder,cinnamon and salt; set aside.
3. 3With an electric mixe, whip the bananas and sugar together for a good 3 minutes. Add the soft butter, eggs, and vanilla and beat
4. 4well, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice.
5. 5Mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated.
6. 6Fold in the nuts if desired with a rubber spatula.
7. 7Spoon the batter into the muffin tins to fill them about halfway. Bake until
8. 8a toothpick stuck in the muffins comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before turning the muffins out.

flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, bananas, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, pecans

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/banana-nut-muffins-cinnamon-52060211 (may not work)