TROPICAL MUFFINS

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I entered these muffins at our county fair and won the grand champion award for baked goods. They're so moist, they don't need butter. -Sylvia Osborn, Clay Center, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in the pineapple, coconut and pecans., Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in an airtight container. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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