STRAWBERRY MARZIPAN MUFFINS

Strawberry Marzipan Muffins image

Provided by cookiedog

Time 45m

Yield 10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons Amaretto (almond liqueur) or 1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped strawberries
1/2 cup crumbled marzipan (sweetened almond paste)
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F and line 10 standard muffin cups with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Stir together flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Add oil, milk, amaretto and eggs, stirring just until combined. Fold in strawberries and marzipan. Spoon into prepared muffin cups and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 197.9, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 21.4, Protein 4.8