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 eggs, beaten
8 ounces sour cream
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F,.
Line the muffin pans with paper liners.
Drain the mandarins reserving liquid.
Add the orange extract and enough water to make 1 cup of liquid.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown and white sugars.
In a separate bowl, combine the egg, sour cream, orange liquid and the butter.
Add to dry ingredients with oranges and pecans.
Stir just until moistened.
Fill lined muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake for 20-25 mnutes.
Servings: 18
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 40 min.