Coconut Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut
• TOPPING:
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to prepare Coconut Muffins:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil and extract; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in coconut. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.

2. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.