Upside-Down Turtle Muffins |
|
 |
Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
|
These gems feature an ooey-gooey caramel center and a glossy chocolate glaze topped with sweet pecans. They're perfect when you want something sweet.Patrice Bruwer-Miller, Wyoming, Michigan Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
3 tablespoons butter |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1/3 cup buttermilk |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
16 riesen's chewy chocolate-covered caramels, divided |
24 pecan halves |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, chopped pecans, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the brown sugar, buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Press one caramel into the center of each muffin cup. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean.
3. Cool for 1 minute; invert onto a baking sheet. Top muffins with remaining caramels; return to the oven for 1-2 minutes or until caramel is softened. Place three pecan halves on each muffin. Serve warm. Yield: 8 muffins.
|
|