Walnut-Filled Muffins
These sweet muffins are filled with an orange-flavored cinnamon and walnut mixture that will add a bright spot to your brunch table.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
Makes 12 muffins.
Ingredients
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1 2/3 cups walnuts (about 6 oz.), toasted
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2 Tbsp. sugar
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
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1 Tbsp. orange juice
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp. baking powder
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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2/3 cup sugar
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1 egg
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup milk
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1 recipe Frosting
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with bake cups or lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In food processor finely grind nuts with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cinnamon. Add 1 tablespoon orange juice; process until combined. Using a rounded teaspoon, shape some nut mixture into 12 balls; set aside remaining.
2.
Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoons salt; set aside. beat butter with mixer 30 seconds; beat in 2/3 cup sugar. Beat in egg, orange juice, and milk on low until combined. Gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined. Spoon half of batter into cups; top with walnut balls, pressing in lightly. Top with remaining batter. Bake about 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remover and cool on rack. Spread frosting; top with reserved nut mixture. Makes 12 muffins.
Frosting
In bowl beat 1/3 cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon whipping cream, and 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel with mixer on low speed until just combined. Add 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Makes about 1 cup.
Nutrition information
Calories 391, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 239 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Total Sugar 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 9%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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