I’m happy to share my new addition to muffins recipes, Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins! They are incredible, soft with a crunchy top. Sour cranberries are perfectly balance with sweet white chocolate chips and mild sweetness of the muffin!
Christmas baking is full swing here! The tree is up, the decorations are up, some gifts are already wrapped and the only thing that’s missing is the Christmas music. I don’t really do the music until right before the holiday. It’s probably because I used to work at restaurants a they start playing Christmas music the day after Halloween. I got so sick of it that I can only take about 2 days a year.
But decorations, baking and gifts….bring it on!
Hubby says that it’s like winter wonderland in here and the little man is running around rearranging the ornaments and singing Jingle Bells! Smells like cookies and muffins in here…heaven!
With all this baking, I have my best friend by my side. I’m talking about the PAM Cooking Spray. PAM and I have been together for over 10 years, pretty much since I’ve started baking, and I always have a couple of them next to my oven.
PAM has always been a great tool at baking because it works best to protect your baking creations from sticking to the pan but they’ve made some improvements (like it needed it). The improved formula of Original, Butter and Baking PAM spray have zero calories and it leaves 99% less residue that a bargain brand. I love that because, as you can see, my muffin pans are used a lot and and need good protection from baked-on residue.
I actually just now tried the baking one and I’m in love! I used to just use the original one and I’ve been missing out. My favorite part is the vanilla scent!
Muffins…we love muffins around here! Now that it’s holly-jolly Christmas time, it’s all about cranberries, gingerbread and peppermint! I am bringing on the cranberries!!
These muffins were AMAZING! So soft inside and the best crunchy top I’ve made yet! The flavor combination is perfect. Cranberries and white chocolate are just so good together!
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 1/2 stick of butter 4 tbs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup of cranberries
- 3/4 cup of white chocolate chip
Instructions
- **Tip: always mix your muffin batter until the ingredients are just combined, don't over-mix. If you over-mix, you will end up with cupcake texture or even a flat muffin.**
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Beat the butter and sugar for a couple of minutes.
- (On low) mix in the egg, milk and vanilla until just incorporated.
- (Still on low) Mix in the flour, baking powder and salt until just incorporated.
- Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Grease the muffin pan with PAM and add the matter, 3/4 way full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Notes
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Rebecca M.. says
My favorite recipe to use the Pam spray products are for any cakes. They make taking them out the pan an ease.
Jacob LaFountaine says
I would make a pumpkin pie
nadya kotik says
i love to make kalachki with PAM at christmastime
Dawn @ Butter And Sprinkles says
I use Pam to spray my cake pans, though I use it for a lot of things in the kitchen!
Dawn @ Butter And Sprinkles says
Shared on Pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/pin/98797785549442786/
Irene says
I use Pam when I make pancakes and eggs also on my baking dish for my rice krispies.
Kim says
I love using it to spray my brownie pan before I make brownies!:)
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Deb @ Kneaded Creations says
These muffins look pretty fabulous! I really love cranberries, and will take them in just about any way I can get them! I’m just popping over from the Memories by the Mile Link Party. I have pinned, liked and tweeted, and g+-ed. I would love it if you would drop by my site at http://www.kneadedcreations.com for a short visit! I will look forward to seeing you there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations.
Lorlyn63 says
I shared this on my blog – sounds yummy!
Julianne says
Hi,
Just curious the baking powder measurement seemed a lot, is it supposed to be a tablespoon or a teaspoon? Otherwise this looks amazing!
lyuba says
Hi, Julianne! Yes, it is a tablespoon of baking powder. These muffins are scrumptious, I hope you like them!
Janet says
These muffins look delicious – want to try these! Just wondering about when to add in the butter – it doesn’t say when to add in. also, is it melted or just softened ? Also, do you use fresh cranberries or the dried kind? Thanks!
Desiree @ The36thAvenue says
Oh my! I have to try this recipe… Pinning!
Melodie says
Any idea on how to adjust the time/temp if I’m using this recipe to make a loaf of bread?
lyuba says
Hi Melodie!
Yes, bake it for 50-60 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
I hope you enjoy it!
janet says
Really want to make these muffins in the next couple of days! They look delicious. Just wondered if I could use buttermilk for the milk? Thank you!
LyubaB says
Hi Janet,
Yes, you can use buttermilk just sub it for the same amount.
Amy J Placzek says
Can I use dried cranberries in this recipe? Should I re-hydrate them first?
Thank you!
LyubaB says
It’s not going to be the same since the fresh one adds more moisture to it. I would try to rehydrate them in cranberry or apple juice first but they will be a little denser.
Sibille says
Do you cut the cranberries in half before mixing into the batter?
LyubaB says
Hi,
I didn’t cut them in half when making this recipe. Hope you enjoy the muffins.