TENDER BROWN SUGAR MUFFINS

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"This is one of my favorite muffin recipes because it goes with anything," says Marian Smith of Sandy, Utah. The sweet treats have a crusty top and tender cake-like interior, so they're good for breakfast or as a snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.