Polka Dot Muffins Recipe

Polka dot muffins are baked with fresh cranberries that look like studded polka dots in the baked muffins. A fruity muffin , this recipe uses orange juice and orange zest to flavor it and give it a unique taste.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Chopped cranberries/Frozen cranberries, thawed 250 ml1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange zest1 Teaspoon
 Egg1
 Granulated sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Granulated sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Orange juice125 Milliliter
 Vegetable oil25 Milliliter
 Biscuit mix2 Cup (32 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 787 Calories from Fat 269

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30 g46.7%

Saturated Fat 4.8 g24.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 211.5 mg70.5%

Sodium 73.4 mg3.1%

Total Carbohydrates 127 g42.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.5%

Sugars 114.8 g

Protein 8 g15.3%

Vitamin A 11.5% Vitamin C 137.7%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 8.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a bowl combine cranberries, 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar and orange zest.
Set aside.
In another bowl, combine egg, 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar, orange juice and oil.
Add biscuit mix and stir just until moistened.
Fold in cranberry mixture.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, filling cups three-quarters full.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until browned.
HINT: Try this for a quick and easy supper.
Kids, especially, will love it! Muffin-Tin Supper: Grease 2 large size muffin pans.
Fill one with corn muffin mix and prepare as directed on the package.
Fill the other with corned-beef hash.
Make an indentation in center of hash mound and drop an egg into it.
Bake at temperature recommended for muffins.
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