JUMBO CARAMEL BANANA MUFFINS

Jumbo Caramel Banana Muffins image

Love banana bread? These flavorful muffins, drizzled with sweet caramel icing, will fit the bill in a big way. -Katherine McClelland, Deep Brook, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
CARAMEL ICING:
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. , Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23-28 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For icing, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Cool slightly. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag and drizzle over muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.