ORANGE CARROT MUFFINS

Orange Carrot Muffins image

Nutmeg, cloves and orange peel make these carrot muffins a special anytime treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups shredded carrots

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in orange juice. Combine the flour, orange zest, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in carrots., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.