Spice Muffins

It's an overcast and cool day, which put me in the mood for some warm spice muffins. The smell of cinnamon and cloves that filled the kitchen, reminded me of Christmas.

This recipe comes from a cookbook  called Muffins and Quick Breads, put out by the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library. There are many tasty recipes in this little book, but this is one of my favorites.

Spice Muffins

2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 TB baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 egg
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins, optional

Preheat oven to 400-F. Line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with PAM for baking.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, milk, melted butter and currants. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until blended.

Spoon into the prepared muffin tins, filling almost all the way. Bake ~20 min. or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 min., then remove to wire rack.

Happy Baking!