Walnut-Filled Muffins Recipe

Name: Walnut-Filled Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups walnuts, toasted (about 8 oz.); 2 tablespoons sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; 2 eggs; ⅓ cup orange juice; ⅓ cup milk; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; ½ cup butter, softened; ¼ cup whipping cream; ½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups walnuts, toasted (about 8 oz.)
2 tablespoons sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup milk
1 tablespoon cooking oil
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup whipping cream
½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 ½ cups powdered sugar

1
Line 12 muffin cups with bake cups.
2
In food processor finely grind nuts with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
3
Add 1 tablespoon orange juice; process until combined.
4
Using a level tablespoon shape some nut mixture into 12 balls; set aside remaining.
5
Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; set aside.
6
Beat butter with mixer 30 seconds; beat in 3/4 cup sugar.
7
Beat in eggs, orange juice, milk, and oil on low until combined.
8
Gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined.
9
Spoon half of batter into cups; top with walnut balls then remaining batter.
10
Bake in 350F for 20 minutes or until tops spring back when touched.
11
Cool in pans 5 minutes.
12
Cool on rack.
13
Spread Frosting; top with reserved nuts.
14
Frosting: Beat 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream, and 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel until combined.
15
Beat in 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups walnuts, toasted (about 8 oz.), 2 tablespoons sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and more.

Yes, Walnut-Filled 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.

Walnut-Filled Muffins

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