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Zucchini and Cranberry Mini-Muffins

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Zucchini and Cranberry Mini-Muffins

Zucchini and Cranberry Mini-Muffins

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Equipment

  • - Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment

  • - Silicone Muffin Liners

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons Set

  • - Zester (e.g., OXO Good Grips Microplane Classic Citrus & Fruit Zester & Grater)

  • - Cutting Board (e.g., Professional Bamboo Cutting Boards, 16" x 12", Heavy Duty)

  • - Mixing Bowls Set with Lids (e.g., Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups & Pitcher Set, 2-Piece)

  • - Rubber Spatula (e.g., OXO Good Grips Silicone Slotted Spoon & Flexible Spatulas Set)

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale (e.g., OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Digital 10-Pound & 5-Pound Kitchen Scale)

  • - Silicone Ice Cube Tray (e.g., OXO Good Grips Silicone Stainless Steel Freezer and Refrayerator Ice Cubes)

  • - Piping Bags (e.g., Wilton 8-Inch Frosting Bag & Stand)

  • - Electric Kettle (e.g., Hamilton Beach 1200W Electric Kettle with Whistling Lid)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 cups zucchini, coarsely grated (from about 2 medium)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

  • 2 mini-muffin pans (preferably nonstick), each with 12 (1/8-cup) cups (each about 1 3/4 inches wide and 3/4 inch deep)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 375°F. Butter muffin cups (if pans are not nonstick, butter liberally or spray with nonstick cooking spray).
2

Instruction 2

In large bowl, whisk together all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in zucchini.
3

Instruction 3

In medium bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar. Whisk in sour cream and oil. Fold wet mixture into dry until just combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in cranberries and pecans.
4

Instruction 4

Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake until dark golden on top and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes, then serve warm or turn out onto rack to cool completely. (Muffins can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in airtight container at room temperature, or frozen in airtight container up to 2 weeks. Defrost in refrigerator, then rewarm, if desired, wrapped in foil in 300°F oven 7 to 10 minutes.)
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