Moist Christmas Stollen Muffins That Fill Your Home with Cheer Recipe
These Moist Christmas Stollen Muffins bring the festive flavors of holiday spices and dried fruits into a delightful, easy-to-make treat. Perfect for filling your home with warmth and cheer, these muffins combine a classic stollen taste with the convenience of a quick muffin recipe. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven topped with melted butter and a light dusting of sugar for an extra festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if needed)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp holiday spice mix (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (can be replaced with coconut sugar)
- 1 cup dried fruits & candied peel (substitute with any preferred dried fruits)
- 1 medium egg (for vegan option, use a flax egg)
- 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt (substitute with non-dairy milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1/2 cup melted butter (use plant-based butter for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping, optional)
For Topping (optional)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (to dust over warm muffins for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your muffin pan by greasing it or lining it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, holiday spice mix, granulated sugar, and dried fruits.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk (or yogurt), and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter, which keeps the muffins moist and tender.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add topping: Optionally, brush the warm muffins with melted butter and dust with granulated sugar for a festive finish.
Notes
- You can substitute dried fruits with your favorites such as raisins, currants, or chopped dried apricots.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use non-dairy milk with lemon juice in place of buttermilk.
- Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free option.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins moist and tender.
- Serving warm and fresh with optional butter and sugar topping enhances the festive flavors.
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