(makes 12, but I double it)
Dry mix:
2 C flour
3/4 C sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt
Wet mix:
1 C canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 C vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 C sweetened dried cranberries (although I used frozen ones and they come out moist and a little more tart)
1/2 C chopped pecans (if desired)
1. Heat oven to 400.
2. In large bowl, mix the dry mix. Stir in wet mix just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle coarse sugar over batter on each cup. (I didn't have coarse sugar; regular sugar did fine and made a nice crusty glaze).
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove muffins and cool on rack. Serve warm.
