Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Muffinsbreads ----STREUSEL---- 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tablespoon margarine or butter ----MUFFINS---- 2 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 egg 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped 1/2 cup miniature semi-sweet choc. 1 ; chips Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and brown sugar; blend well. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in 2 tablespoons margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; blend well. Add sour cream, 1/2 cup margarine, milk, vanilla, and egg; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in macadamia nuts and chocolate chips. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle each with 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls streusel mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from muffin cups immediately. Serve warm. HIGH ALTITUDE: Above 3500 feet: Increase flour to 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons. Bake as directed. Source: The Pillsbury Chocolate Lover's Cookbook |
