Cranberry Vanilla Chip Muffins

A family favorite

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. butter, melted
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 c. plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/4 c. buttermilk (or add 1/4 t. vinegar to regular 1/4 c. milk)
  • 3/4 c. chopped cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 c. vanilla chips
  • 1 t. almond extract
  • 3 c. all-purpose unbleached white flour
  • 1 Tbls. baking powder
  • 3/4 t. salt
  • 1 t. baking soda

Instructions

Mix sugar and butter until blended.

Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Combine yogurt and buttermilk; add yogurt mixture, vanilla chips, cranberries and extract to egg mixture; stir to blend.

Fold in dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Divide batter evenly among greased or paper lined muffin cups, filling two-thirds full.

Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Remove to wire rack.

NOTE: Makes about 18 muffins.