Carrot and Walnut Muffins

These were the first muffins I ever made at the ripe young age of 8. I guess you could say that was the beginning of a love of cooking and baking for me. They are really good with a big bowl of vegetable soup.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  egg
• 1  cup milk
• 1  cup  grated carrot

Directions

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Cut in butter with a pastry blender.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Spoon into muffin cups (greased or paper-lined).
5. Bake at 400* for 20 minutes.