Orange Oatmeal Muffins

These are moist muffins with a hint of orange flavoring in it. I received this recipe from my great aunt at the time I was married.

• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup orange juice
• ½ cup boiling water
• 1 cup raisins (Optional)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or paper-line muffin pans.

Step 2

In a small bowl soak oats in orange juice and water for 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl cream together butter or margarine and sugars. Beat in eggs and oat mixture.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, blend flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nutmeg. Stir into batter. Stir in vanilla and raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pans, filling 2/3 full.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown, about 20 minutes.