COFFEE-NUT MUFFINS

Coffee-Nut Muffins image

"There's nothing like a great cup of coffee and one of these moist muffins to go along with it. They're great for brunch, dessert or coffee breaks." -Darla Germaux, Saxton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1/2 cup canola oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped dates
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine coffee and espresso powder; cool to room temperature. Stir in oil and egg. Add coffee mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in the walnuts, raisins and dates., Fill greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the tops. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Combine confectioners' sugar and coffee; drizzle over muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 26g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.