NUTMEG MUFFINS

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A pretty brown sugar topping adds a pleasant sweetness to these tender breakfast treats from Sharon Evans of Clear Lake, Iowa. "The nutmeg provides a nice change of pace from other muffins that are seasoned with cinnamon," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 to 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup for topping. To the remaining crumb mixture, add the baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and remaining flour. Combine eggs and buttermilk; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.