Kentucky Derby Muffins

Pat Burroughs
Kentucky Derby Muffins are based on the Rich 'N' Sweet Muffin recipe found with the other basic muffin recipes at:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1100306/basic_recipes_for_state_muffins.html?cat=2

Kentucky Derby Muffins

1 recipe Rich 'N' Sweet Muffins

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

5 Tablespoons bourbon, divided

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Prepare Rich 'N' Sweet Muffin recipe as directed except substitute brown sugar for granulated.

Add 3 Tablespoons bourbon, mint, and lemon peel to liquid ingredients.

While muffins are baking, combine remaining 2 Tablespoons bourbon with granulated sugar.

Brush over tops of hot muffins.

Makes 1 dozen. About 220 calories each.

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  • Kay Whittenhauer10/23/2008

    Whoa! A mint julep in a muffin- perfect for a Derby breakfast!

  • Kassidy Emmerson10/23/2008

    Mmm, bourbon, lemon and mint. I imagine that'd be a different taste. Probably very good! :-)

  • 3lilangels10/23/2008

    ooh sounds really good wow I am going to be so busy with all these wonderful recipes!!!!

  • Sherry W10/22/2008

    Sounds interesting!

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