Easy Christmas Stollen Muffins
Delicious muffins inspired by traditional stollen, these Easy Christmas Stollen Muffins are filled with spices, dried fruit, and nuts, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted For moisture
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, chopped dried apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
Mixing
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried fruit and nuts.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
These muffins can be customized with different dried fruits and nuts. They are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.