Miniature Coffee Cakes

 

1 ¾ c. flour

1 T. baking powder

1 t. cinnamon

¼ t. salt

1 (3 3/8 oz) package instant vanilla pudding

1/3 c. margarine, soft

¼ c. sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 t. vanilla

1 ¼ c. milk

½ c. chopped walnuts

 

In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and vanilla pudding, set aside.  In large bowl, with mixer, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg and vanilla.  Add flour mixture and milk, beat until blended.  Spoon batter into  paper lined muffin cups until 2/3 full.  Sprinkle with walnut topping.  Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Remove from pans cool slightly. 

Walnut topping:  In small bowl, combine ½ cup chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted margarine and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.  Makes 1 ½ dozen.