Muffin Recipes: Frosted Apple Spice Mini Muffins

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My children are forever complaining about what’s for breakfast. They say they don’t like cereal, are tired of toast and oatmeal is boring. Well, you know what? Tomorrow morning they are going to be happy little campers because they will be eating frosted apple spice mini muffins for breakfast! Mom rocks, right? I got this recipe from Petite Treats: Adorably Delicious Versions of All Your Favorites from Scones, Donuts, and Cupcakes to Brownies, Cakes, and Pies

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. It is a cute little cookbook that offers tons of delicious recipes in bite sized form. Great for when you just want a tiny something sweet at the end of the meal or finger foods for a party. This was an incredibly easy recipe to make, although my picture doesn’t look anywhere near as nice as the one in the book! My frosting technique leaves something to be desired. So, if you are looking for muffin recipes that your kids will thank you for making, I really recommend you try this one! The recipe will make about 18 to 24 mini muffins.

 

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Frosted Apple Spice Mini Muffins

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Yield: 8

Frosted Apple Spice Mini Muffins

easy apple muffins

A delicious little bite of apple and spice! From the cookbook Petite Treats: Adorably Delicious Versions of All Your Favorites from Scones, Donuts, and Cupcakes to Brownies, Cakes, and Pies [

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • FORTHE MUFFINS:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • FORTHE FROSTING:
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  2. MAKE THE MUFFINS:
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 18 mini muffin wells with paper liners.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a medium bowl.
  5. Place the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Reduce the speed to low and add the applesauce. Gradually add the flour mixture until combined. Stir in the walnuts by hand.
  7. Using a 1-inch ice cream scoop and heaping portions, fill each mini muffin liner to the brim.
  8. Bake until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center returns with no crumbs, about 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Allow to cool 5 minutes in the pan, or until safe to handle. Then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
  9. MAKE THE FROSTING:
  10. While the muffins are baking, combine the butter, cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until combined, about 3 minutes.
  11. Transfer the frosting into a pastry bag and refrigerate.
  12. When the muffins have completely cooled, frost each one.
  13. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  14. SWEET TIPS: The frosting is only slightly sweet, to allow the flavor of the muffins to shine like the morning sun
© Morgan Greenseth , Christy Beaver
Category: Breakfast

 

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3 thoughts on “Muffin Recipes: Frosted Apple Spice Mini Muffins”

  2. My nephew’s favorite breakfast right now is eggy muffins! I mixed together eggs with corn, white beans and tomato and then bake in muffin pans- low in sugar, high protein and also great wrapped in a tortilla for a more filling meal

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