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    Cranberry Almond Muffins

    Published: Sep 24, 2023 · Modified: Dec 11, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This recipe for Cranberry Almond Muffins is high on my list of recipes to make during this holiday season!

    One of my favorite seasonal flavors is Cranberry...cranberry scones, muffins, dried cranberries in my chocolate and cookies...if it can be consumed during the holiday season, I want cranberries in it!

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    Cranberry Almond Muffins Recipe

    Not does this delightful Cranberry Almond Muffins Recipe come packed full of delicious flavor, but it is also incredibly light, moist, and simply irresistible!

    The combination of tart cranberries and the nutty sweetness of almonds creates a perfect balance of taste and texture.

    Say goodbye to dense and chewy muffins because this recipe will give you a fluffy, tender, and oh-so-satisfying treat that will leave you craving for more with every bite.

    So why wait? Indulge yourself in the goodness of these mouthwatering muffins today!

    Cranberry Almond Muffins

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    Cranberry Almond Muffins

    How to Make This Cranberry Almond Muffins Recipe

    Ingredients you will need to make our recipe for Cranberry Almond Muffins

    • 1-½ cups all purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 egg
    • ¾ cup milk
    • ½ cup chopped or sliced almonds
    • 1 cup cranberry sauce

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    Directions for how to make our recipe for Cranberry Almond Muffins

    Preheat oven to 400 and grease a mini muffin pan. Set aside.

    In a small mixing bowl, add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. Add butter. Use a pastry blender to mix the butter with the flour until small chunks form.

    pastry blender cutting butter into dough

    Add egg and milk and mix well.

    Mixture may be stiff.

    egg in a bowl with flour and butter

    Stir in almonds and cranberry sauce.

    almond slivers and cranberries in a bowl full of dough

    Mix well.

    Cranberry Almond Muffin dough in a large mixing bowl

    Spoon into prepared baking tin, placing 1 tablespoon of batter into each cup.

    Cranberry Almond Muffin batter in a mini muffin pan

    Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set. Cool completely.

    This Cranberry Almond Muffins Recipe makes approximately 36 mini muffins. Of course, you can use a regular sized muffin tin and make just regular muffins for breakfast or brunch. 

    Cranberry Almond Mini Muffins on a wooden cutting board

    How to Store Leftovers

    Store leftovers sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, use the microwave and reheat in servings for fastest results.

    Equipment you will need to make these Cranberry Almond Mini Muffins

    Wilton mini muffin pan

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    If you do make the recipe, I hope you’ll share that you tried it on Pinterest! I love it SO MUCH when readers share their feedback!

    Cranberry Almond Muffins

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    To print this Cranberry Almond Muffins Recipe, simply click the recipe card below!

    I know that many people still like to print out recipes and keep them in a recipe binder, or simply have the printed recipe sitting in front of them when it comes time to cook! You can also email this recipe!

    Cranberry Almond Muffins

    Cranberry Almond Muffins

    Jennifer
    This Cranberry Almond Muffins recipe makes the best winter breakfast muffins recipe for Christmas breakfast and brunch!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-½ cups flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 egg
    • ¾ cup milk
    • ½ cup chopped almonds
    • 1 cup cranberry sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 and grease a mini muffin pan. Set aside.
    • In a small mixing bowl, add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. Add butter. Use a pastry blender to mix the butter with the flour until small chunks form. Add egg and milk and mix well. Mixture may be stiff. Stir in almonds and cranberry sauce. Mix well.
    • Spoon into prepared baking tin, placing 1 tablespoon of batter into each cup.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set. Cool completely.
    • Make 36 mini muffins.
    Keyword almonds, cranberry, muffins
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    Mini Muffins on a wooden cutting board with fresh cranberries and sliced almonds

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