Macadamia Nut Muffins

Another moist and flavorful muffin favorite. I have many macadamia nut recipes that I whip out at Christmas time. This one is a keeper.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12-14
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  macadamia nuts
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded coconut
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 2  teaspoons  grated lemon peel
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cardamom
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F Spray bottoms of 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In medium bowl, combine flour, nuts, coconut, sugar, baking powder, lemon peel, cardamom and salt. Make well in center; whisk in milk, oil and egg until just moistened. Spoon into muffin cups. (I like to sprinkle a little cinnamon & sugar on top before baking.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool in pan on wire.
4. rack 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.