Coffeecake Muffins

By jannycerv

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. sifted flour
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c shortening
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Step 1

Stir dry ingredients into bowl; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Blend eggs and milk; add all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Alternate layers of batter and spicy nuts in greased muffin pans or paper cups, filling cups 2/3-full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Spicy Nuts: Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 2 tablespoons melted butter.