Oma’s Kitchen
SWEET POTATO MUFFINS
Makes 12 large or 24 small muffins.
Sweet potatoes are featured in many menus at Thanksgiving. This recipe for muffins is a nice alternative to casseroles and can take the place of a dinner roll. They can be made ahead of time and freeze well.
INGREDIENTS
*All ingredients should be at room temperature.
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 stick of butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups mashed sweet potato (canned or fresh)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins, chopped
1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease muffin tins and set aside.
2. Cream butter, sugar, and sweet potatoes until smooth.
3. Add eggs to mixture and blend well.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and spices.
5. Add milk and dry ingredients to potato mixture, alternating until incorporated. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in raisins and nuts.
7. Pour into muffin tins and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until done.
