Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins: Deliciously Moist Coffee Cake Treats
These deliciously moist muffins use leftover cranberry sauce to create a perfect coffee cake treat, ideal for breakfast or a snack.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the cranberry sauce and buttermilk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can also be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Leftover Cranberry Sauce, Muffins, Coffee Cake