Donut Muffins
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Serves: 12 muffins
 
Muffins that taste like donuts with frosting and sprinkles.
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp butter flavor extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl combine the shortening and sugar. Add the egg and whisk it all up until it is smooth.
  2. Measure the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg into the bowl. Pour in the milk, butter extract and vanilla extract. Mix the batter with a whisk until it is smooth.
  3. Drop the mixture into 24 oiled mini muffin cups about 2/3 full. Bake the muffins at 350 for 15-18 minutes, the tops my still look pale, use a toothpick to check to see if they are done.
  4. Frosting: 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, 1 T. softened butter. 1/4 t. vanilla mixed with a couple of tablespoons milk. Spread on top of muffins and then top with sprinkles.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2011/10/19/donut-muffins/