SPICED SQUASH MUFFINS

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When I created these moist muffins with our garden-fresh squash, my 3 year-old son kept asking for more. That batch disappeared quickly...and so did the second one! We especially like the topping of brown sugar and cinnamon, which adds a sweet crunch. -TaeRee Glover, Sedan, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, squash, corn syrup, butter, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourth full. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Abidawan King
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These muffins are a great way to get your kids to eat squash.


Edwin Bongirwe
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I love the warm spices in these muffins. They're the perfect fall treat!


Shair Ali Shair Ali
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These muffins are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Princess Oluwanifemi AB
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I made these muffins for a potluck, and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture.


Anvarull devan
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These muffins are delicious! I especially love the crispy edges.


Jerome
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. They worked perfectly and added a nice crunch to the muffins.


Ri Ann
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful! I love the hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.


Rawan Nour
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I made these muffins with my kids, and we had a lot of fun. They loved helping me measure the ingredients and mix the batter.


Ali Sagheer
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These muffins are the perfect way to use up leftover squash. They're also great for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.


Asad Malik
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I love the moist texture of these muffins. They're also very flavorful, thanks to the spices and the squash.


antoinette cade
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These muffins are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Subodh Kandel
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but these muffins changed my mind! The spices and sweetness of the squash really make these muffins special.


Bohny Spad
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These muffins are the perfect fall treat! They're warm, comforting, and filled with autumnal spices.


Sarah Juliet
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I made these muffins for my kids' school bake sale, and they were a huge success! The kids loved them, and I even had some parents asking for the recipe.


S Shiraz
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of spices, and the squash adds a nice sweetness.


Mxnlight
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I love how easy these muffins are to make. I always have butternut squash on hand, so it's great to have a recipe that uses it up.


Abubakar Zainab
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These spiced squash muffins were a hit at my brunch party! They were moist, flavorful, and had a lovely autumnal aroma. My friends raved about them.