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Cranberry Muffins

SUBMITTED BY: Leona Luecking

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/8 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 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Tryna P.
This recipe is great - after reading the reviews I made the following changes: I used 1/2 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by DIANAMC
These came out way too brown/done using a regular (not "mini") muffin pan. Either use a large... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by Lana P.
This was a wonderful recipe, and I halfed it to make only 6 large muffins. To improvise and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by Renee
Delish! They bake up wonderfully, light and fluffy. I used cinnamon instead of nutmeg. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by Mrs. Deb
Lovely texture, rose beautifully, nice flavour. Everyone that ate one commented on how good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2007 by lexiesmommy
These were AWESOME. Made a few changes, of course. I added 1/2 c. more cranberries, used brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by GINAGINA
The first time I made these they tasted just OK and they rose up very nicely. Since I'm not a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by MegWin
These muffins were excellent! I lowered the oven temp to 375 and they came out perfect. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by Sharon
These turned out pretty good, they rose well and the texture was great. I added a few more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by louise
I loved this recipe. Best muffins I've ever made! Two things: wrong time of year for... MORE

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