Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. sour cream or yogurt
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. halved fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Method

  • Cream the butter.
  • Gradually add 1 cup sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Fold in sour cream. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, nutmeg and salt.
  • Gradually blend into creamed mixture.
  • Fold in cranberries and nuts.
  • Fill 2 1/2-inch diameter paper-lined muffin cups half full.
  • Top each muffin with a mixture of the final two ingredients.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes in a 400° oven.