Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins


 * Makes 9 large muffins

Ingredients

 * 1 	cup	cranberries
 * 1/4 	cup	Sugar
 * 1 1/2 	cup	flour
 * 1/4 	cup	Sugar
 * 2 	tsp	baking powder
 * 1 	tsp	salt
 * 1/2 	tsp	cinnamon
 * 1/4 	tsp	allspice
 * 1 	egg beaten
 * 1/4 	tsp	orange rind
 * 3/4 	cup	orange juice
 * 1/3 	cup	butter 1/3 	cup	margarine melted
 * 1/4 	cup	nuts chopped

Directions

 * 1) Coarsely chop cranberries, sprinkle with 1⁄4 cup Sugar & set aside.
 * 2) Preheat oven to 375°F, prepare pans.
 * 3) Combine flour, 2nd measure Sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & allspice.
 * 4) In another bowl combine egg, orange rind & juice and melted butter.
 * 5) Add dry mix to wet mix & stir to moisten.
 * 6) Fold in cranberry mixture & nuts.
 * 7) Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins or until golden.