Vanilla Almond High-Rise Muffins

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This is a terrific basic go-to muffin recipe that you can easily change up by substituting flavorings and toppings to whatever you like. I had some leftover coarsely ground almonds in the freezer and thought they would make delicious Vanilla Almond High-Rise Muffins. I followed the High Rise Muffins Recipe with a few changes: I added 1/4 teaspoon almond extract to the batter and mixed in around 1/2 cup to 1 cup of the coarsely ground almonds. Next, i decided to make a nutty topping for the muffins. In a small bowl i combined 1/2 stick butter cut into cubes, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup coarsely ground almonds and 1/4 tsp. almond extract. I used a pastry cutter to mix the butter into the dry ingredients, giving me coarse crumbs. After filling my muffin cups with batter, i spooned on a good amount of the topping and then i sprinkled some coarse vanilla sugar on top for a little extra flavor and crunch. The topping baked up golden brown and slightly carmelized with some extra almond crunchyness that went well with the vanilla almond flavored muffin. This recipe made 12 high-rise muffins. Enjoy!

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Comments

[anna]

Hi suewharfe- happy baking!

[suewharfe]

I have printed it out and will let you know how it works out!Sue Wharfe

[anna]

hi jaklumen- thanks!!

[jaklumen]

[this is good] Sharing this with the missus (Cimmorene - she's the baker, I'm the cook). If she makes some, we will let you know what we think... looks quite scrumptious.Congrats on [culture is good]

[anna]

hi mariser! let me know if you make them! i'd love to hear a review!

[mariser]

these are lovely, anna. I shall attempt them one of these weekends.
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