Cranberry Orange Muffins

This muffin speaks for itself!  

It says, "I am moist, and 

I am flavorful with my 

blend of cranberries, oranges, 

and nuts!"

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (OR 1 cup?) of granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole cranberries, chopped.
• 1/4 cup finely grated carrots (totally optional)
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup orange juice 
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (I used "Smart Balance" oil.)
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt).
2. Stir in chopped cranberries.
3. Beat egg, orange juice, oil and orange rind.
4. Add to dry ingredients all at once.
5. Stir JUST LONG ENOUGH to moisten.
6. Spoon into greased (or lightly sprayed) muffin cups.  Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
7. Sprinkle tops with a tiny bit of sugar (Turbinado sugar looks best, but "regular" will do.)
8. Bake at 400-degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned and a bit firm to the touch.