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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins
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Transform your leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving into scrumptious Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins. Bursting with tangy flavors and topped with a sweet, buttery crumb, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a cozy snack. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create delightful bakery-style muffins that are moist, flavorful, and loved by the whole family. Serve them with coffee or tea for a charming breakfast treat that makes good use of holiday leftovers. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet morning at home, these muffins will surely impress!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Stir in 1/3 cup melted butter until crumbly and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup white sugar, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Add in eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
  5. Blend in 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cup sour cream until smooth.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined. Gently fold in 1 cup cranberry sauce.
  7. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and sprinkle with crumb topping.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

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