Macaroon Muffins

Macaroon Muffins
1
Pat Duran

By
@kitchenChatter

All I have to say is these are so darn good! I can't just eat one!

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes

Comments:
22 Comments
Serves:
makes 50 mini muffins
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
25 Min
Method:
Bake

Ingredients

  • MUFFINS:

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 large
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour

  • MACAROON FILLING:

  • 2 large
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    finely chopped blanched almonds
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 c
    flaked coconut, chopped fine

How to Make Macaroon Muffins

Step-by-Step

  1. Muffin mixture:
    In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, flavorings and flour. Drop by teaspoon into sprayed, mini muffin cups.
    Press dough on bottom and up sides of cups. Chill
    Fill cups with Macaroon Filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 325^ . makes about 50 mini muffing.
  2. Macaroon Filling:
    Beat eggs until light and foamy. Gradually beat in sugar until well blended. Fold in almonds and coconut and extract.
    These freeze well.

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About Macaroon Muffins

Course/Dish: Other Breakfast Cakes Muffins
Main Ingredient: Dairy
Regional Style: American
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids Healthy

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