HALLOWEEN BLUEBERRY MUMMY MUFFINS

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Packed with blueberries and loaded with cream cheese frosting, these mummy muffins are the perfect Halloween party treat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups fresh blueberries
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 cup whole-wheat flour (see Cook's Note)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest and 2 teaspoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg plus 3 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
24 blueberries (about 1 cup)
24 small candy eyes

Steps:

  • For the muffins: Position a rack in center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Crush the blueberries in a medium bowl with a potato masher or fork until completely smashed. Lightly coat the cups of a standard 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the buttermilk, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, egg and yolks to the mashed blueberries and stir until combined and creamy; gently fold into the flour mixture until just combined (it's ok if there are some lumps). Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove the muffins and let cool completely on the rack.
  • For the frosting: Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl using an electric mixer on high speed until light and creamy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the confectioners' sugar. Once all the sugar has been added, increase the speed to high and continue to beat until stiff and creamy, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch flat tip.
  • Starting from the top of a cooled muffin, leaving a small space for the eyes, pipe frosting from left to right forming crisscrossing ribbons that mimic the wrapping of a mummy. Pipe a small amount of frosting on the back of 2 blueberries and two candy eyes. Place the blueberries, frosting-side down, onto the unfrosted part of the muffin. Top each blueberry with eyes. Repeat with remaining frosting, muffins, blueberries and eyes.

Alicia Nelson
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These muffins were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Rick Quinton
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I'm not usually a fan of blueberry muffins, but these were really good. The blueberry flavor was perfect and the muffin itself was moist and fluffy.


Alalo Dorcas
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These muffins were so cute and festive. I can't wait to make them again next year.


Mbasa mandy botlhale Mzingaye
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These muffins were a big hit at my Halloween party. Everyone loved them.


Omowumi adeola
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I made these muffins with my grandchildren and they had a blast. They loved decorating them with the candy eyes and the bandages.


Hilal Shahzada
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These muffins were so easy to make and they turned out so cute. I love how festive they look.


Mark Pitts
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These muffins were a little dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time, maybe some sour cream or yogurt.


Jeremiah Mwamba
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I'm not a big fan of muffins, but these were actually really good. The blueberry flavor was perfect and the muffin itself was moist and fluffy.


Kingstone Goddy
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These muffins were a big hit at my son's Halloween party. They were easy to make and they looked so cute.


Jamaro Plet
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These muffins were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Rita Akpan
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I was looking for a fun and easy Halloween treat to make with my kids, and these muffins fit the bill perfectly. They were a lot of fun to decorate, and they tasted delicious too.


Qaeso
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I've made these muffins several times and they always turn out great. They're a perfect treat for Halloween or any other spooky occasion.


Farooq Farhan
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These muffins were so cute and festive. I brought them to a Halloween party and they were a big hit.


Heidi Fuhrman
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I'm not a big fan of blueberries, but these muffins were surprisingly good. The muffin batter was light and fluffy, and the blueberries added a nice sweetness.


Ibrahim Monsurah
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These muffins were a little dry for my taste, but the kids loved them. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time.


Jesse Mavis
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I made these muffins with my kids and we had a blast. They loved decorating them with the candy eyes and the bandages.


Sn Sojib
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These mummy muffins were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.