Cranberry Muffins

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I always make these delicately flavored muffins for the holidays. With tart ruby cranberries peeking out and a sugar-and-spice topping, they don't last long.

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Published on August 2, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter or margarine, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries

TOPPING:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Fold in sour cream. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.