MERRY CHRISTMAS MUFFINS

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These moist, fruity muffins are packed with hearty ingredients and spread with a creamy orange-flavored frosting. Served with coffee, they're a favorite with Christmas guests. -Ada Kirkland, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1/2 cup raisins
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots, apple, coconut, fruit and raisins. Fill 16 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. For frosting, combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, juice and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread over muffins. Sprinkle with cherries.

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Ankon Das
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These muffins were really easy to make and they turned out great! They were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making them again.


Runel Khan
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These muffins were a big hit with my family! They were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making them again.


Ivo Don
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These muffins were amazing! I loved the combination of cranberries and white chocolate chips. They were also really easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Darsh Amin
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These muffins were a little dry, but they still had a good flavor. I think I might try adding some extra butter next time.


YahYah Ijaz
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I loved these muffins! They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Ogbor Ifeanyi
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These muffins were really easy to make and they turned out great! They were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making them again.


mr chicken nuggets
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These muffins were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I might try using less sugar next time.


Ariana Davis
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I made these muffins for a Christmas party and they were a big hit! They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Asha Ahmed
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These muffins were amazing! I loved the combination of cranberries and white chocolate chips. They were also really easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Abid khan Yousafzai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the muffins turned out great! They were so easy to make and they were a big hit with my kids. I will definitely be making them again.


Young Man
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These muffins were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I might try adding some extra buttermilk next time to make them more moist.


Maria HOQUE
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These were seriously the best muffins I've ever had! I'm not even a huge fan of cranberries, but they were so perfectly balanced with the white chocolate chips. I will be making these again and again.


Mary Best
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I made these muffins for a Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them!


Rohul Amin
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They were so moist and fluffy, and the cranberries and white chocolate chips added a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making these again for Christmas morning breakfast.