Mandarin Orange Muffins

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title: mandarin orange muffins
categories: muffins
servings: 12

11 oz mandarin orange segments
1 c flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t ground allspice
3/4 c sugar
1/3 c vegetable shortening
1 egg
1/4 c milk
1/4 c unsalted butter
1/2 t cinnamon

spread orange segments on a paper towel to drain briefly sift together
flour, baking powder, salt,
nutmeg, allspice, and 1/2 cup sugar
cut in the shortening, until it resembles a fine grain
combine the egg and milk-mix well
add to the flour mixture-mix just until well moistened
add orange segments-mix gently
spoon into a greased muffin tin, filling abour two-thirds full
bake @ 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes
remove from oven
combine cinnamon with remaining 1/4 cup sugar
roll tops of hot muffins in cinnnamon mixture
serve warm or at room temperature

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