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Muffins with Cranberries and Pumpkin made with cake mix

Need a   last-minute  pastry or muffin? This recipe is easy and fast. These muffins are great breakfast or  brunch.

Ingredients:

1 box of cake mix all spice

2 egg whites

2 tablespoons water

1 can 15 OZ of  pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
 big pinch powder ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2/3 cups  dried cranberries
optional 1/3  cooked  cranberries (I picked out the whole berry)
Paper liners for the muffin  pan ( optional )

Directions:
In a large mixing bowl,  mix the cake mix, 2 tablespoons of water  and pumpkin mix well. Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy, adding to the cake mixture.  Add  cranberries ( dried berries and cooked berries using the whole berries) gently fold in berries, adding spices , ginger and cinnamon.
Spoon batter in muffin pan or use paper liners. Bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes or until done.
Test with a wooden pick if it comes out clean, it is done.
Enjoy.

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Muffins: Pumpkin cranberries and walnuts with a crunchy topping

 

 Easy to make pumpkin muffins with a crunchy topping.

ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/3 cup vegetable oil

( 15 ounce can ) 1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin ( do not use pumpkin pie mix )

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

big pinch of salt

1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

( walnuts and cranberries : more can be added to your liking  )

Topping

3 teaspoons butter

1/4 cup raw oats

1/4 cup  all -  purpose flour

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Blend all ingredients for topping.   Set aside.

Direction: Bake at 350 degrees      25 – 30 minutes baking time

Prepare your muffin or cupcake pan using paper cups.

In a mixing bowl combine sugars, eggs and spices , mix well.

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, oil and pumpkin blend all  ingredients.

Spoon  mixed batter into your pan.  Top each muffin with prepared topping.

Check muffins with a toothpick , comes out clean  muffins are done.

 

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