Mandarin Muffins

These came from a muffin website; not sure which one. These are very moist and always a big hit whenever I make them for guests or friends.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 1  cup mandarin oranges in juice
• 1  tablespoon  orange extract
• 2  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1  egg, beaten
• 8  ounces sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F,.
2. Line the muffin pans with paper liners.
3. Drain the mandarins reserving liquid.
4. Add the orange extract and enough water to make 1 cup of liquid.
5. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown and white sugars.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, sour cream, orange liquid and the butter.
7. Add to dry ingredients with oranges and pecans.
8. Stir just until moistened.
9. Fill lined muffin cups 2/3 full.
10. Bake for 20-25 mnutes.