Christmas muffins are soft, fragrant, and irresistible treats, perfect for bringing holiday magic to the table in a simple and quick version. They are prepared in a few minutes and contain all the flavor of classic Christmas sweets, thanks to raisins, candied fruit, and a delicate citrus aroma reminiscent of panettone.
They are ideal for a special Christmas breakfast, to accompany an afternoon tea, or to be served as a dessert after dinner. I decorated them only with sugar sprinkles, but you can add a dusting of powdered sugar or colored glaze to make them even more scenic.
Soft, delicious, and fragrant, these muffins will become one of your favorite Christmas recipes… Try them yourself and fill the house with their irresistible aroma!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 9 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Half tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based drink)
- 2 tsp baking powder (vanilla-flavored)
- 1 tsp panettone flavoring (or grated citrus zest)
- 1 oz raisins
- 0.9 oz candied fruit
- sugar sprinkles
Tools
- 9 Cupcake Liners
- Muffin Pan
- Bowl
- Mixer
Preparation
Weigh the raisins and soak them in warm water.
Place the egg, sugar, and honey in a bowl. Mix with the mixer for a couple of minutes.
Pour in the vegetable oil, milk, and flavoring. Blend, then add the sifted flour and baking powder.
Continue mixing with the mixer until you get a smooth, lump-free batter.
Drain the raisins, dry them with paper towels, and add them to the batter along with the candied fruit (1). Blend with a spatula.
Now distribute the batter in the paper liners without filling them completely. Place them in the muffin pan and sprinkle the surface with sugar sprinkles (2).
Bake the muffins in a static oven at 356°F (or fan oven at 338°F) for 23-25 minutes (3). Adjust the timing based on your oven and the molds used.
The Christmas muffins are ready, soft and fragrant. Remove them from the mold and let them cool well before enjoying.
Tips and Notes
If you don’t have panettone flavoring, scent the batter with grated lemon and orange zest.
With the indicated quantities, you can get 9 slightly larger muffins (in tulip liners), or 10 smaller ones (in standard liners).
You can use both acacia honey and wildflower honey.
You can also add sliced or chopped almonds on the surface.
FAQ
Can I omit the candied fruit?
Sure, in this case, I recommend increasing the amount of raisins a bit. If you prefer, you can also replace them with chocolate chips.
How can I store Christmas muffins?
They remain soft for 2-3 days in a classic cake container with a dome. Or you can package them in suitable transparent bags if you want to gift them.
