This recipe is the best! These muffins are accompanied with a hot cranberry spread and we have them every Thanksgiving in place of dinner rolls.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup shortening
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups chopped cranberries
- 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
- 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup margarine
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.
Step 2
Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
Step 3
Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.
Step 4
Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth. Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
Calories 273 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 20% |
Saturated Fat3g | 14% |
Cholesterol21mg | 7% |
Sodium117mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C7mg | 34% |
Calcium44mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium100mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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