Cranberry Almond Muffins recipe

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Ingredients

2 cups unbleached flour

3/4 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

6 Tablespoons melted butter

3/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 cup chopped almonds

1 can whole cranberry sauce

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions:

Place cranberry sauce in strainer. Rinse off jelly with warm water and set aside to drain. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder & soda, and salt in a large bowl. Break eggs into separate bowl and whisk in butter, sour cream and almond extract. Pour wet over dry and fold till moistened. Mix in 1/2 cup almonds, cranberry sauce, and cranberries. Fill muffin cups and top with remaining almonds. Bake in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Wait 10 minutes before removing from tray.

Makes: 12 muffins