Eggnog Cranberry Muffins

What can I say...two of my favourite Christmas ingredients in a deliciously easy recipe.

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 cup granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup eggnog
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon almond extract or Eggnog extract
1 cup coarsely chopped frozen cranberries
2 Tablespoons granulated white sugar

Topping:
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, slightly softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 14 to 16 muffin cups with nonstick spray.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, eggnog, butter and almond extract. 
• Mix in dry ingredients just until combined. 
• Toss cranberries with 2 Tablespoons sugar and then stir into batter.
• Prepare streusel topping: 
• Combine topping ingredients using a pastry cutter (or two knives) until crumbly.
• Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full. 
• Top with streusel topping. 
• Bake 18 to 22 minutes, or until muffins test done with a toothpick inserted in the center coming out clean

Recipe: Recipe Girl