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Orange Mini Muffins

Light, citrusy mini muffins with a sweet orange syrup for dipping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 24 mini muffins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 medium orange zested and juiced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest from the zested orange above
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray two mini muffin pans with nonstick spray.
  • Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the orange juice in a small microwave-safe bowl; heat for about 25 seconds, then stir until the sugar dissolves to make the orange syrup. Set the syrup aside and reserve the orange zest.
  • Sift the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup (1 stick) room-temperature salted butter and 1 teaspoon orange zest until creamy using an electric mixer.
  • Add the 3/4 cup sour cream and the flour mixture alternately to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; beat just until combined after each addition. The batter will be stiff.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts if using.
  • Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared mini muffin pans, filling each cup nearly full.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins sit in the pans for about 10 minutes, then gently remove them and quickly dip the tops in the reserved orange syrup. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan
  • nonstick spray
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • spoon or scoop
  • Wire Rack

Notes

  • You can place the wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet while dipping to catch drips.
  • Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of the orange syrup onto each muffin if desired.
  • Nutritional info excludes optional raisins and walnuts.