mmmm, muffins.

I have to say that muffins is one of my favorites. love to make them and love to eat them. and somewhere in the back of my mind they're healthier than cupcakes (maybe it's because usually they contain fruit?). I've been searching for a yummy, moist banana muffin and I think I finally came across it today. I found a recipe on cooks.com and tried it (adding a topping from another muffin recipe that I made not too long ago) and they are yum! next time I think I'll add a bit more banana and a pinch or so less of salt and soda, but overall I am pleased with the way these came out. :) here is a photo with the recipe following. enjoy!



Banana Muffins
2 c flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 c butter
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 ripe bananas, mashed

Topping
1/3 c packed brown sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp flour
1/2 c mini [semi-sweet] chocolate chips


preheat to 350
mix dry ingredients
cream butter and sugar (about 3 mins), add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition
add bananas and vanilla to butter/sugar/eggs
add moist ingredients to dry until just moistened (batter will be lumpy. try not to mix too much as over mixing will result in 'tough' muffins)
spoon into muffin pan (greased or lined with paper cups)
make topping (mix brown sugar, flour and chips then stir in butter)
sprinkle muffins with topping
bake for about 20 mins


xo!

Candice