CASHEW BUTTERSCOTCH MUFFINS

Cashew Butterscotch Muffins image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 52m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup lightly salted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup English toffee bits

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, butter and vanilla until well blended.
Whisk in sour cream.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
Gently fold in cashews and toffee bits.
Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups.
Bake in oven for 18-22 minutes or until tops are golden and a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 248.6, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.3, Protein 4.3