Sweet Potato Muffins

Cookbook Category: Breads

Watch out! These unassuming little treats are addictive. You'll see why this is one of our most popular recipes that use sweet potato.

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans (see Note, below)
1-1/4 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter (1/2 stick)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a muffin tin with vegetable cooking spray, or use liners.

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients, stirring well.

In a second bowl, combine the next four ingredients, stirring well.

Make a well in center of the dry ingredients. Add the sweet potato mixture and stir just until mixture is combined and dry ingredients are incorporated.

Fill muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over each muffin. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in muffin center comes out clean. Cool in tins for 5 minutes; then turn out muffins on wire racks. Makes about 16 muffins.

Prep time: 15 minutes; Cooking time: 25 minutes; Total time: 40 minutes

Sweet Potato Muffins

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