Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. milk

Method

  • Combine cranberries and 1/4 cup sugar, set aside.
  • Combine flour, cup of sugar and baking powder, mix well.
  • Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • This can be done in food processor.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • In separate bowl, beat eggs.
  • Stir in milk. Add to dry ingredients, stirring only until moistened.
  • Gently stir in cranberry mixture. Spoon batter in muffin tin.
  • Bake at 400° for 12 minutes.
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes.