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