Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins
Submitted by goingbananas
A special treat that could be used as a quick breakfast on Christmas Day or as a snack during the holidays.
YIELD
9 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
40 minIngredients
Directions
Coarsely chop cranberries, sprinkle with ¼ cup sugar & set aside.
Preheat oven to 375F, prepare pans.
Combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & allspice. In another bowl combine egg, orange rind & juice and melted butter. Add dry mix to wet mix & stir to moisten. Fold in cranberry mixture & nuts.
Spoon into pans & bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
Makes 9 large muffins.
Comments
Can I have permission to post this on my blog?
Would you use dried cranberries or fresh cranberries?
Fresh cranberries are definitely best.
I have made this recipe for years. I always use fresh cranberries that I chop and allow to sit in the sugar like you would strawberries. I also add a bit of vanilla extract and a half a cup of nuts.