Cranberry Muffins

From Allrecipes.com
Makes 18 muffins

2 C all-purpose flour
1 C white sugar
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
2 t orange zest
1 1/2 t ground nutmeg
1 t ground cinnamon
1/2 t ground ginger
1/2 C shortening
3/4 C orange juice
1 t vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 C chopped cranberries
1 1/2 C chopped walnuts

1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
2 T brown sugar, packed
1/4 C margarine

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray or grease a 12 cup and a 6 cup muffin tin.

Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.

Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.

Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth. Reomve from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.

**Notes from Em**
-Honestly I didn't even bother with the sauce. It sounds like it would be good though.
-I added about 1/4 t of salt. It didn't feel right to be baking without any salt.
-I found it a little heavy on the nutmeg. I'll cut back a little on it next time.