Cranberry Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. orange juice
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped cranberries
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, spices and orange peel.
Cut in shortening until crumbly.
Stir in orange juice, eggs and vanilla (just until moistened).
Fold in cranberries and nuts.
Fill muffin tins (greased or paper-lined) 2/3 full.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes.
Yield: 1 1/2 dozen muffins.