ALMOND TRES LECHES MUFFINS

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These muffins are just delicious. One 12oz can of sweetened condensed milk will give you enough to double a batch (24 muffins). I brought these twice to work already and they are devoured. Enjoy!

Provided by Kitty Kat Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter (stick not soft tub margarine) or 1/2 cup margarine, softened (stick not soft tub margarine)
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (from 14oz can)
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup additional sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F; grease 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or line with paper cups.
  • In a large bowl beat together butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth. Beat in almond extract and eggs. With wooden spoon, stir in flour, baking powder, 1/3 cup condensed milk, whipping cream. milk and 1/2 cup of the almonds just until combined. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (3/4 full) sprinkle 1/4 cup sliced almonds evenly over batter.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes and drizzle each with 1 tsp of the additional condensed milk. Serve warm.

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