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Cranberry Gingerbread Muffins

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!





 

#MuffinMonday is a group of muffin loving bakers who get together once a month to bake muffins. You can see all of our lovely muffins by following our Pinterest board. Updated links for all of our past events and more information about Muffin Monday can be found on our home page. 





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Swathi said…
Love this gingerbread and cranberry combo. Great fall flavors together in one bite. Delicious muffin.
November 29, 2021 at 3:24 PM
Stacy Rushton said…
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!
November 29, 2021 at 5:09 PM
Karen said…
Ginger and cranberries sound so good together, and perfect for Christmas morning!
November 29, 2021 at 5:20 PM
A Day in the Life on the Farm said…
Perfect seasonal muffins. They will go nicely on our Christmas breakfast buffet.
November 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Inger said…
Love these flavors! Going into my bread basket for Christmas!
December 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Radha said…
This is a divine flavor combo! Love these muffins! YUMMY!
December 6, 2021 at 12:55 PM

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