Spicy Carrot Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. shredded carrots
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
granulated sugar for topping

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, except the granulated sugar; mix well.
Add the carrot mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until moistened.
Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups; spoon mixture into muffin cups.
Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
Serve with butter, margarine or cream cheese. Yields 24 medium size muffins.