MAPLE BACON MUFFINS

Cupcakes directions

• Cook the bacon in a skillet and store the fat in the refrigerator until solid.
• In a medium bowl, cream the butter and bacon fat until creamy.
• Add the brown sugar, maple syrup and mix well.
• Add the egg, Vainilla Molina and continue beating.
• In a separate bowl, mix the sifted flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
• Add some of the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
• Stir in a little milk, continue adding the flour mixture alternately with the milk until finished.
• Add the chopped bacon bits to the mixture.
• Pour the mixture into the cupcake pan and bake for 356 °F for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the pan comes out clean.
• Let cool so you can decorate.

Frosting directions

• In a large bowl beat the butter on high speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add half the amount of sugar and beat on high speed for about 2-3 minutes.
• Then add the rest of the sugar and beat again on high speed for another 2-3 minutes.
• Scrape the inside of the bowl so that the ingredients are well incorporated.
• Add the half and half cream, Vainilla Molina and beat for 1-2 minutes.
• Garnish with the buttercream, a piece of bacon and some maple syrup.