Happiness Muffins Recipe

Name: Happiness Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar, divided; 1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot; 1-1/2 cups flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 large ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup mashed papaya (about 1/2 of a medium papaya); 1/2 cup PLANTERS Pecan Pieces

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar, divided
1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot
1-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 eggs
1 large ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup mashed papaya (about 1/2 of a medium papaya)
1/2 cup PLANTERS Pecan Pieces

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Combine 1/4 cup of sugar and the ginger in small saucepan; cook on medium heat until sugar is melted, stirring frequently.
3
Remove from heat; set aside to cool.
4
Meanwhile, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together; set aside.
5
Beat butter and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
6
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Add bananas, papaya and ginger mixture; mix well.
8
Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
9
Stir in the pecans.
10
Spoon evenly into 14 greased or paper-lined medium muffin cups.
11
Bake 25 min.
12
or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
13
Cool 5 min.
14
Remove from pans to wire racks.
15
Cool completely.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, divided, 1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot, 1-1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Happiness Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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