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Cream Cheese Cranberry Muffins

Melanie - Gather for Bread
Soft muffins made with cream cheese and fresh cranberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch for Christmas and the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 package 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  •  In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. 
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cranberries.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. 
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
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