MANDARIN ORANGE MUFFINS 
2 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar (can use 2/3 c. Sprinkle Sweet)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3.c shortening
1/2 c. flaked coconut or 3 tbsp. Kitchen Klatter coconut flavoring
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drain & reserve liquid
1/2 c. reserved mandarin orange juice
1/2 c. plain yogurt
1 egg, beaten

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until coarse crumbs are made. Stir in coconut, and orange segments. In a small bowl combine orange juice, yogurt and egg; blend well. Add yogurt mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until just moist. Grease or line muffin tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Makes 16 muffins.

 

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