Sugar-Dusted Wheat Muffins with Berries & Cherries

These sugar topped, whole wheat muffins with dried berries and cherries, are accented with nutmeg and make a delightful treat to wake up to in the morning.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour - divided use
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar - divided use
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (6-ounce) package or 1 1/3 cups dried mixed cranberries, blueberries and cherries, coarsely chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or paper-line 18 muffin cups.
2. Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Mix evaporated milk, eggs, oil and vanilla extract in small bowl. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in dried fruit. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
3. Combine remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons flour in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over muffin batter.
4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Makes 18 muffins.

Cooking Tip: Muffins can be frozen up to a month. Wrap in heavy-duty foil or plastic wrap and then place in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/18 of recipe): Calories: 270 Calories from Fat: 80 Total Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 270 mg Carbohydrates: 44 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 28 g Protein: 5 g.

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