Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Holiday Mincemeat Muffins. Moist, flavorful, and packed with the traditional flavors of mincemeat, these muffins are a perfect treat for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a breakfast or dessert option. These muffins are sure to impress your family and friends with their rich taste and aroma.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup prepared mincemeat
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, mincemeat, chopped walnuts, raisins, vanilla extract, and beaten egg.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the Holiday Mincemeat Muffins as a delightful addition to your holiday breakfast or as a festive dessert option.