2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. shortening, melted
1 c. chopped cranberries
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 tbsp. grated orange peel

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl mix together the milk, egg, and shortening; add to the flour mixture. Stir until just moist. Stir in the cranberries, nuts, and orange peel.

Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 25 minutes. Remove muffins from pan; cool on a rack. Makes 12 muffins. Serve warm with whipped cream cheese.