Old-Fashioned Cider Muffins

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   Preheat oven to 375; line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.

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   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1 1/2 t cinnamon, and salt.

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   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on med-high speed, beat butter and 1 1/4 c sugar until light and fluffy.

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   Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended.

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   With the mixer on low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with apple cider, making three additions of flour and two of cider, until just blended.

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   Gently fold in apples.

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   Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.

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   In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the muffins.

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   Bake for 32-36 minutes or until tops are golden and a pick comes out clean.

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    Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.

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