Monkey Muffins

I found this recipe on line and had to try.  It simply doesn't get any easier than this, especially for something that looks like you've spent all morning making.



1 roll cinnamon rolls with icing
(yep, that's all you need)



Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  I lined my muffin pan with paper liners.  Evenly cut each cinnamon roll into 6 pieces.  Evenly distribute pieces into 12 muffin tins (you can use 8 for bigger muffins).  I keep a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and finely chopped pecans in my freezer.  I sprinkled each muffin with this mixture - about 1/2 tsp. each but this is optional.  Cook muffins for about 10 minutes or until they are done and starting to just slightly brown.  Heat the icing in the microwave for about 1-15 seconds or until thin.  Drizzle over hot muffins.



As I said, you can't get any simpler.  You can even add a few raisins mixed in with the pieces of rolls if you like.  These are delicious and do look like you've been in the kitchen for a while.

Back to Basics - Muffins & Quick Breads

*When making muffins leave some lumps.  The batter should appear lumpy, not smooth.  A few turfs of flour can remain.  If you over mix, the muffins will be tough with peaked tops and tunnels and -
*Don't overfill the muffin pans.  If you do, the batter will overflow the cups and the muffins will be misshaped.
*Quick breads need to cool thoroughly before slicing.  An overnight waiting period is best for even slices.
*Bake muffins and quick breads just till lightly browned.  If they are overly browned, they will be overbaked, dry and tough.
*Remove muffins form their pans to a wire rack as soon as they come from the oven.  Otherwise, they will steam and become soggy.
*A crack down the center of a quick bread is no mistake - it's traditional for quick breads.

Butterscotch Mini-Muffins

1 pkg (17.5 oz.) Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix
1 egg
1 stick butter, softened
1 pkg (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine cookie mix, egg, butter and cream cheese.  Mix in chips and pecans.  Roll into 1" balls and place in mini muffin tins lined with papers.  Bake 8-10 minutes or until done and lightly browned.  Makes 5 dozen. 

Comments:  These can be made into cookies instead of muffins.  You can add coconut.  You can change the chip flavor.  Just get creative and Think With Your Taste Buds.  These were a big hit with my food testers.

Martha White Blueberry Cheesecake Muffin Mix

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Applebutter Muffins

I found this recipe on Food.com and made a few changes.  For one, I doubled the recipe to give me more muffins.  I also added the nuts and cut down the amount of sugar, which could actually be cut down another 1/4 cup.  I used walnuts but pecans would work just as well.  You can also add raisins for an added texture and taste.  And if you don't have apple butter, use cinnamon flavored applesauce.

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