Butter Tart Muffins with Raisins

Muffins as tasty as butter tarts without the calories. Rum or butterscotch flavorings make tasty variations.

• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• salt to taste
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1.5 cups raisins
• 0.25 cup corn syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place raisins, sugar, butter, slightly beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened, and just beginning to bubble. Cool slightly, uncovered, in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Stir flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in centre, and pour in warm raisin mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in nuts until evenly mixed. Spoon batter into greased muffin cups.

Step 3

Bake in center of oven at 350 degrees F (190 degrees C) until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from oven, and immediately pour about 1 teaspoon syrup over each muffin. Cool muffins in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack. Serve warm.