Brown Sugar Muffins Recipe
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Brown Sugar Muffins

By: Marian Smith 
"'This is one of my favorite muffin recipes because it goes with anything,' says Marian Smith of Sandy, Utah. The sweet treats have a crusty top and tender cake-like interior, so they're good for breakfast or as a snack."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by jen   view full review
I made these for the first time this morning, exactly as the directions stated. The results...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by NEgirl   view full review
I was sad to see this recipe get low ratings, as it is one of our favorites! I make no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Rachel   view full review
I make these with butter (room temp) instead of shortening because I am not a fan. No other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2009 by 4in4mom   view full review
this is my first time baking with shortening (butter flavored) and these muffins were okay as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2007 by MEGLANGFORD   view full review
Nice recipe, very tender result right out of the oven, good flavor with the brown sugar. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by Green Eggs and SAM   view full review
Yummy recipe! My sister loved it! Used butter instead of shortening and ended up with 18...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by Late2Class   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly as is and had great success. The creamed brown sugar and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by WestCoastJana   view full review
The review that suggested cooking at a lower temp for longer was right on. I did all of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by Karen Van   view full review
I figured the person who posted this made a mistake with the different powder ...so i also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by kiesos   view full review
These are awesome! My kids loved them! But I would bake them at a lower temp for a little bit...

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