Maple Walnut Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Grease or paper line 20 muffin cups.
3. 3
   Spread walnuts on a baking sheet, toast in the oven 5 minutes, cool and coarsely chop.
4. 4
   In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   In a larger bowl, combine sugars, syrup and butter, beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
6. 6
   Add the eggs one at a time, beating to mix thoroughly after each addition.
7. 7
   Pour half of the buttermilk and half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture and stir until blended, repeat with the remaining ingredients.
8. 8
   Fold in the walnuts and fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
9. 9
   Bake 20 to 25 minutes, remove and let stand 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.