Sweets, Nutmeg Muffins, Maple Orange Butter

Nutritional analyses are based on number of servings indicated. If a recipe produces a range of servings, they are based on the highest serving yield for that particular recipe.

SWEETS

Nutmeg Muffins

These tasty muffins are just right for a holiday bread basket.

Preparation: 10 – 15 minutes plus baking time

Makes 12 regular or 24 mini muffins

Cooking spray

2cups unbleached all-purpose flour

3tablespoons brown sugar, packed

1tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

2large eggs

1cup evaporated skimmed milk (not reconstituted), or whole milk

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular or 24 mini muffin cups.

Place the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix on speed 2/Low for 30 sec- onds to combine and break up brown sugar; reserve.

Place the eggs into a second bowl. Beat on speed 2/Low until slightly foamy, 30 seconds. While mixing on speed 2/Low, add the milk and melted butter; mix for 15 seconds. Pour over the dry ingredients, and use speed 1/Low to fold in until the ingredients are just moistened. Scoop into the prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven 18 to 20 minutes for regular muffins, 14 to 16 minutes for mini muffins, until lightly browned and springy to touch in the center. Serve warm with Maple Orange Butter. (Muffins may be made ahead and frozen; thaw and warm before serving.)

Nutritional information per serving

(1 regular or 2 mini muffins):

Calories 155 (29% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 5g • fat 5g • sat. fat 39g • chol. 46mg • sod. 208mg • calc. 141mg • fiber 1g

Maple Orange Butter

Maple Orange Butter also makes

a great spread for pancakes, waffles,

biscuits or scones.

Preparation: 5 minutes or less

Makes 3/4 cup

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2tablespoons maple syrup (not pancake or sugar syrup) zest of 1 orange, finely chopped

Use speed 3/Medium to beat butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about one minute. Add maple syrup and orange zest; beat on speed 3/Medium for one minute longer until fluffy and completely combined.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):

Calories 76 (88% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 8g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 21mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g

Variation:

For Lemon Honey Butter, substitute honey for the maple syrup and lemon zest for the orange zest.

Double Chocolate Walnut

Brownie Drops

Great bite-sized brownies

Preparation: 10 – 15 minutes, plus baking time

Makes 26 (may be doubled)

2ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

8tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in 8 pieces

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1 large egg

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Cuisinart HTM-3 HTM-5 manual Sweets, Nutmeg Muffins, Maple Orange Butter

Models: HTM-3 HTM-5