CRANBERRY ALMOND MUFFINS

Cranberry Almond Muffins image

Provided by adena mangis

Time 40m

Yield 8 muffins, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl whisk eggs, sour cream, butter, and almond extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moist. Fold in 1/2 cup almonds.
Fill muffin cups half full; drop 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce into the center of each muffin. Cover with enough batter to fill cups 3/4ths full; sprinkle with remaining almonds.
Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.
Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 301.6, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 19.7, Protein 6.4