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Merry Christmas Muffins

Name: Merry Christmas Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 muffins.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups grated carrots; 1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit; 1/2 cup raisins; FROSTING:; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chopped candied cherries

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

16 muffins

Updated: Sep. 09, 2022

These moist, fruity muffins are packed with hearty ingredients and spread with a creamy orange-flavored frosting. Served with coffee, they're a favorite with Christmas guests. —Ada Kirkland, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1/2 cup raisins
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped candied cherries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots, apple, coconut, fruit and raisins. Fill 16 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. For frosting, combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, juice and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread over muffins. Sprinkle with cherries.

Merry Christmas Muffins

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