Mini Coffee Cakes

Going through my recipes to post on this site has helped me to remember our forgotten favorites. I haven't made these muffins in years, but that's an oversight I need to correct very soon. These would be perfect for some girl talk with hot cocoa and a Hallmark movie. 

1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
¼ c. sugar
1 egg
1 ½ c. flour
1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 Tbsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 ¼ c. milk
½ c. chopped walnuts

Topping:
½ c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
        In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine flour, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat until blended. Stir in walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack. Yield: about 1 dozen.