SWEET POTATO-RAISIN MUFFINS

Sweet Potato-Raisin Muffins image

Provided by senseicheryl

Time 35m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups canned sweet potatoes, drained
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
1 cup milk
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mash sweet potatoes; stir in 1 1/4 cups sugar and butter until smooth. Add eggs; blend well and set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add to sweet potato mixture, alternating with milk; stir just until moistened.
Fold in raisins and walnuts.
Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over top.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center tests done. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 29.2, Sodium 97.1, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.1