Jumbo Caramel Banana Muffins

By AngelaJanet

Love banana bread? These flavorful muffins, drizzled with sweet caramel icing, will fit the bill in a big way.

Ingredients

• CARAMEL ICING:
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened.

Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350°F for 23 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

For icing, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Cool slightly. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag and drizzle over muffins.