HAZELNUT MAPLE MUFFINS

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"We make maple syrup, so we often use it in recipes," writes Lillian Marcotte of Hartland, Vermont. "Consider using mini muffin tins," she suggests. "Served with the maple butter, the sweet bites are perfect with tea.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
MUFFINS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

For maple butter, in a small saucepan, bring maple syrup to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Refrigerate until mixture is spreadable., In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, maple syrup, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in hazelnuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with maple butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.