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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins

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Transform your leftover cranberry sauce into a delightful treat with these Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins! Bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, these fluffy muffins are topped with a buttery crumb that adds an irresistible texture. Perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings, they offer a cozy aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. Whether enjoyed with coffee, tea, or simply on their own, these muffins bring warmth and joy to any occasion. Plus, they’re an excellent way to utilize those holiday leftovers!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground green cardamom
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, mix crumb topping ingredients: flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy; add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Stir in buttermilk and cranberry sauce until just combined; then gently fold in the dry mixture.
  6. Fill muffin liners halfway with batter, add cranberry sauce on top, cover with remaining batter, and sprinkle with crumb topping.
  7. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Author: Mason
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg