Mandarin Orange Cornbread Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 F. You will need two 16 count mini muffin tins. Add paper muffin liners into each and set aside on work surface.
2. 2
   Open the canned Mandarin oranges and drain oranges in a strainer over a small bowl (keep juices).
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl add cornmeal, flour, beaten eggs and melted butter and stir batter with a wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Fill the muffin wells halfway full. Add several Mandarin oranges on top of each, then scoop some more cornmeal batter on top, to 3/4 full.
5. 5
   Place in the oven and bake at 375 F for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Remove each cornbread muffin from baking pans and place on a sheet of parchment paper..
6. 6
   In a mixing bowl add confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, milk and the reserved Mandarin orange juices (start with 1/2 cup). Use a hand mixer on low to cream ingredients together. Using a butter knife spread glaze on each cornbread muffin and set on a large platter/dish or place in airtight containers to serve later. Enjoy!