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Christmas Stollen Muffins

Christmas Stollen Muffins

These festive muffins pack all the classic flavors of traditional German Stollen — marzipan, dried fruits, warm spices — into convenient, individually portioned treats perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: European, German
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (7g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk (240ml)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (75g)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (75g)
  • 1/4 cup candied orange peel, chopped (40g)
  • 4 oz marzipan, cut into 12 cubes (113g)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing
  • powdered sugar, for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • wire rack
  • pastry brush

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in cranberries, raisins, and candied orange peel.
  6. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full. Press one marzipan cube into the center of each muffin.
  7. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30–45 minutes until slightly puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While still warm, brush tops with melted butter.
  11. Generously dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

Soak dried fruits in warm water or rum for extra juiciness. For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and coconut oil. Don't skip the marzipan — it's the signature Stollen touch!

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