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Cranberry Gingerbread Muffins #MuffinMonday

After discovering last month that I'm not the only ginger fan in the house I immediately went looking for a recipe using it to make for this month's Muffin Monday. I found Lisa V's Cranberry Gingerbread Muffins on the Taste of Home site. 


I did make two changes to her recipe.  First, I substituted Greek yogurt for the fat free because it's what I always have on hand. I also used dried cranberries instead of fresh. Usually I would also sprinkle the tops with some raw sugar, but I was debating a glaze so I didn't. 


The key to muffins is really not to over mix them.  I like to use an ice cream scoop to portion out the dough into the cups. Before baking I popped a few extra dried cranberries on because I like people to know what's in them. 


These smell amazing while they're baking and they taste even better. They didn't need the sugar or a glaze, they are perfect as is.  Thank you so much to Stacy from Food Lust People Love for hosting #MuffinMonday! Be sure to check out the links down below for all of the other great recipes being shared this month!





 

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  1. SwathiNovember 29, 2021 at 3:24 PM

    Love this gingerbread and cranberry combo. Great fall flavors together in one bite. Delicious muffin.

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  2. Stacy RushtonNovember 29, 2021 at 5:09 PM

    I like to add a bit of what's inside on top for that very same reason, Jolene. Gingerbread with dried cranberries is perfect for the season!

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  3. KarenNovember 29, 2021 at 5:20 PM

    Ginger and cranberries sound so good together, and perfect for Christmas morning!

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  4. A Day in the Life on the FarmNovember 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

    Perfect seasonal muffins. They will go nicely on our Christmas breakfast buffet.

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  5. IngerDecember 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM

    Love these flavors! Going into my bread basket for Christmas!

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  6. RadhaDecember 6, 2021 at 12:55 PM

    This is a divine flavor combo! Love these muffins! YUMMY!

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