Orange Poppy Muffins Recipe

Orange Poppy Muffins Recipe

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • ORANGE SPREAD:
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg, sour cream, butter, orange juice and peel. Stir in dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine spread ingredients in a small mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Serve with muffins.