SPICED SWEET POTATO MUFFINS

Spiced Sweet Potato Muffins image

Minced gingerroot and dried orange peel enhance the taste of these spiced muffins. I especially love the whipped ginger butter served with these holiday treats. -Susan Bracken, State College, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
3 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GINGER BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, orange zest, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, combine eggs and sweet potatoes; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , In a small bowl, combine the ginger butter ingredients. Serve with warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.