Cranberry Muffins
Cranberry is a fall/winter berry that is really tart. In fact it is the only berry whose tartness increases as it ripens. It is typically paired with nuts or orange juice to bring out its flavor. My daughter does not like nuts in recipes so I usually leave them out. During Thanksgiving we usually have family visiting us. While the focus is on the main Thanksgiving spread it is nice to have snacks and some goodies prepared for the other meals. These muffins are great for breakfast or a snack. Recipe adapted from here You will need 2 tbsp. butter, softened 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp. sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder a pinch salt 1 cup cranberries, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely (I skipped them) Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl combine the butter with the sugar. Add the egg and whisk using an electric blender or a whisk. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the milk and the flour alternately to the b