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Moist Christmas Stollen Muffins Recipe

Moist Christmas Stollen Muffins Recipe
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Delight in these Moist Christmas Stollen Muffins, a festive twist on the traditional German stollen cake. Packed with a luscious blend of dried fruits and candied peel, infused with warming holiday spices, and finished with a buttery sugar dusting, these muffins offer a perfect balance of moist, flavorful bites ideal for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or cozy snacks.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine table salt
  • 2 tablespoons holiday spice mix (14g)
  • 1/3 cup white sugar (67g)
  • 1 cup fruitcake fruit blend or your choice of dried fruit (120g)
  • 1/2 cup candied mixed peel (85g)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt (227g, avoid Greek-style)
  • 3/8 cup melted butter (113g total; divided into 6 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons)

Finishing

  • Non-melting sugar or powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Additional melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare the Baking Pan: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin pan or line it with paper liners, making sure to grease the liners if used to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine salt, holiday spice mix, white sugar, dried fruit blend, and candied mixed peel until well combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the large egg together with the buttermilk or plain yogurt and 6 tablespoons of melted butter, mixing until smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a bowl scraper or large spoon, stirring just until incorporated. The batter will be stiff; avoid over-mixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Fill and Bake the Muffins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Finish the Muffins: Remove the muffin pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer muffins to a wire rack. While still warm, brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and dust generously with non-melting sugar or powdered sugar for a festive finish. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Do not over-mix the batter to ensure a moist and tender texture.
  • Use a holiday spice mix that typically includes cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice for authentic flavor.
  • For variation, substitute dried fruits with dates, cherries, or raisins according to preference.
  • If buttermilk is unavailable, plain yogurt (not Greek-style) works as a great substitute.
  • Brush muffins with melted butter immediately after baking for enhanced moisture and flavor.

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Keywords: Christmas muffins, stollen muffins, holiday baking, festive muffins, dried fruit muffins, holiday spice muffins, moist muffins

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