Make-Ahead Muffins
Cranberries stashed away in the freezer from Thanksgiving make a comeback in Christmas baking. The flavour of these muffins is fuller if you bake them a day ahead, and they can be frozen.
These are ideal for last minute hostess or co-worker gifts, especially if you present them in a festive looking tin. Pair with interesting mugs and coffee beans to plump up the gift if you need to.
White Chocolate Cranberry Muffins
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup coarsely chopped cranberries, partially thawed if frozen
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Blend flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In second bowl, combine milk, cooled melted butter and eggs. Stir in dry ingredients along with cranberries and white chocolate. Do not over-mix. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups three quarters full with batter. Bake in a 400F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until done. Cool on wire rack before serving. Store in tightly sealed box. Makes 14 medium muffins.
Source: ‘Tis the Season
