BLACKBERRY MUFFINS

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No one can resist these buttery muffins bursting with juicy blackberries. They make a nice addition to any breakfast table. -Julee Walberg, Carson City, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/4 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk. beating well after each addition. Fold in blackberries., Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.