Even though I have about fifteen billion pumpkin recipes that I’m dying to try out, I thought it best to pace myself and take a break from traditional fall flavors for a few days.
Ok, honestly, I had some cranberries in my freezer that have been calling to me for weeks. Then, I found this recipe. Shortly after I found the recipe, they appeared in my kitchen.
And while I’m being honest, I actually had really good intentions to deliver some of these to a new family in our neighborhood.
Whoops.
If you aren’t a big cranberry fan, you might not be as crazy for these as we were, but I have to tell you that they were a big hit in our house. The muffin is tender and buttery, and the little pops of cranberry are both sweet and tart – a perfect little surprise in this rich cake.
And, aren’t they pretty?
I hope you’ll give these a try. I’m sure you could substitute another fruit for the cranberries (blueberries, cherries, even strawberries or blackberries…) to give them a different flavor, but definitely, definitely try this muffin recipe.
Enjoy!
Cranberry Walnut Cream Cheese Muffins
Yield: 24 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes ♦ Bake Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, dusted with 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Prepare muffin tins with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, beat together buter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and salt . Add the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Carefully fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
Use an ice cream scoop to fill the muffin tins 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until muffins turn slightly golden brown. Cool in pan for a couple of minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
Enjoy!
Recipe Source: Nancy’s Recipes
Those look absolutely incredible! I need to make them soon!
Anything with walnuts are a hit with me! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM
These muffins look like a great breakfast
these look incredible! they would make an amazing midmorning christmas snack! I can’t wait to try the recipe!
These look delish and the photos turned out great, too! Can’t wait to try ’em 🙂
Definitely going to try these for mother’s day tomorrow! I love to cook but I’ll admit I’m not the best at baking but these seem so simple & delicious! ceo.carolinasocial@gmail.com