ORANGE PECAN YOGURT MUFFINS

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If you need a brown-bag treat or Sunday brunch staple, try these naturally sweet and nutty muffins from Julia Livingston of Frostproof, Florida. You'll agree that they're a "must" for managing the mid-morning munchies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
TOPPING:
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and yogurt. Combine flour and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in pecans and orange zest. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. , Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Brush orange juice over hot muffins and sprinkle with sugar. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

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