SPICED SWEET POTATO MUFFINS

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Minced gingerroot and dried orange peel enhance the taste of these spiced muffins. I especially love the whipped ginger butter served with these holiday treats. -Susan Bracken, State College, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
3 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GINGER BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, orange zest, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, combine eggs and sweet potatoes; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , In a small bowl, combine the ginger butter ingredients. Serve with warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Alex Segal
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I made these muffins for my kids and they loved them! They were so moist and flavorful, and the spices gave them a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.


FRANK DARFOUR
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These muffins were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. They were very moist and flavorful, and the spices gave them a nice kick. I would recommend these muffins to anyone who likes spicy food.


Somi Akther
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I've made these muffins several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they are always moist and delicious. I love the way the spices flavor the muffins.


Shoifiq Molla
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These muffins were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The muffins were moist and flavorful, and the spices gave them a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.


Prince Ansarul
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These muffins were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would recommend adding a little more milk to the batter.


Isaiah Wooten
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I've made these muffins several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they are always moist and delicious. I love the way the spices flavor the muffins. These are perfect for grab and go breakfasts or snacks.


Md Dipu Islam
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These muffins were very easy to make and they turned out great. They were moist and flavorful, and the spices gave them a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.


Ryan Lacourse
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I made these muffins for my kids and they loved them! They were so moist and flavorful, and the spices gave them a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.


Jacob Miner
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These muffins were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. They were very moist and flavorful, and the spices gave them a nice kick. I would recommend these muffins to anyone who likes spicy food.


Mariana Mwamba
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I've made these muffins several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they are always moist and delicious. I love the way the spices flavor the muffins.


Steevenson Wentz François
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These muffins were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The muffins were moist and flavorful, and the spices gave them a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.