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Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

Source: 1 Master Mix ~ 51 Muffins Recipe Book

These are excellent

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbls. poppy seeds
  • 1 t. orange extract
  • 1 c. milk
  • 3/4 c. sliced almonds

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz. low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. white sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cream Cheese Filling: Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg and whip together until just combined. Set aside.

Muffin Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, eggs, orange extract, poppy seeds and milk until thoroughly combined. Add Master Mix and stir until just combined. Fold in almonds.

Spoon batter, 2/3 full, into greased or paper lined muffin cups. Top with a tablespoon of cream cheese topping and spoon a little more batter on top.

Turn oven temp down to 375 degrees and bake for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

NOTE: Makes 12 muffins