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" pucker up " cranberry muffins

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

If you like the tartness of Cranberries, you will love these beautiful muffins...moist and savory with a pop of tartness...we just love them...they were supposed to be for Thanksgiving...well, lets just say they won't be making it to my table...lol! Enjoy! My photos

(3 ratings)
yield 24 muffins
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For " pucker up " cranberry muffins

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 - 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 4
    eggs
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    cranberries, dusted with 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 c
    pecans, chopped - or favorite nut

How To Make " pucker up " cranberry muffins

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or lightly butter muffin tins.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl; beat the butter and sugar till fluffy; beat in the cream cheese until creamy; add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
  • 3
    In another bowl: Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Add to wet ingredients.
  • 4
    Immediately, fill muffin tins 2/3 full with batter. I then sprinkle the tops with sugar. ( totally optional )
  • 5
    Bake until inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 20 - 25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from pan.
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