Walnut-Filled Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Line 12 muffin cups with bake cups.
2. 2
   In food processor finely grind nuts with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
3. 3
   Add 1 tablespoon orange juice; process until combined.
4. 4
   Using a level tablespoon shape some nut mixture into 12 balls; set aside remaining.
5. 5
   Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; set aside.
6. 6
   Beat butter with mixer 30 seconds; beat in 3/4 cup sugar.
7. 7
   Beat in eggs, orange juice, milk, and oil on low until combined.
8. 8
   Gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined.
9. 9
   Spoon half of batter into cups; top with walnut balls then remaining batter.
10. 10
    Bake in 350F for 20 minutes or until tops spring back when touched.
11. 11
    Cool in pans 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool on rack.
13. 13
    Spread Frosting; top with reserved nuts.
14. 14
    Makes 12 muffins.
15. 15
    Frosting: Beat 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream, and 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel until combined.
16. 16
    Beat in 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar.