POPPY SEED PECAN MUFFINS

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Whenever I can carve out even a little free time, I love to bake. And after almost endless experimenting, I have to say that these muffins are my all-around favorites. They're easy to make, and the orange peel-a lovely addition to the raisins, nuts and poppy seeds-just says spring to me. -Ruth Bolduc, Conway, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in milk and orange zest. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Stir in the pecans, raisins and poppy seeds. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.