Butterscotch Muffins

By Addie

Butterscotch pudding gives a distinctive flavor to these muffins topped with brown sugar and nuts. "My son made them for a 4-H competition and they won first-place purple ribbons," writes Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana.

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mixes, baking powder and salt. Combine the water, eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.

Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.

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REVIEWS

Everyone knows I've just made these when they step into my house. They smell delicious and taste even better. Seriously DELISH!!!

One of favorite things to do when we have a garage sale is to make up a batch of these muffins to sell. My family members insist on each having one for themselves. They are always very popular. So yummy.

Very good, very sweet. Not a healthy breakfast muffin, great for afternoon tea or whatever. I only got 13, (large ones), but would suggest that they be made as stated (18). Might even try the mini muffin pans next time. There will definitely be a next time! Jan.

I am mauishores sister who demanded this recipe. Made them for myself today. I have three older teenage boys and they have loved ever delicious bite!

If you like butterscotch, these things are spectacular! I've made these quite a few times and now my sisters have requested (demanded really) the recipe from me. We love them!