Festive Spiced Fruit and Nut Nougat Muffins

Light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, our Festive Spiced Fruit and Nut Nougat Muffins are the ultimate summer treat! With a delightful blend of spices, dried fruit, and crunchy nuts, these muffins strike the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal as a mid-morning snack or a standout item at gatherings, they're sure to be a crowd favorite.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Makes: 12 muffins

Ingredients:

• 200g Nougat and Nice Spiced Fruit and Nut Nougat Box

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 cup desiccated coconut

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-hole muffin tray with patty pans.
2. Remove nougat from the wrapper, roughly chop, and pulse in a food processor until finely crumbed.
3. In a large bowl, combine the nougat with all wet ingredients. Use an electric mixer to blend for 1 minute.
4. On low speed, gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter evenly into the patty pans. Garnish with a few pieces of orange slice on top of each muffin.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Serve the same day for the freshest taste with friends!