Spiced Cranberry Muffins

• 2 cups Flour

• 1 cup Sugar

• 1-1/2 tsp Baking powder

• 1/2 tsp Baking soda

• 2 tsp Grated orange rind

• 1-1/2 tsp Nutmeg

• 1 tsp Cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp Ginger

• 1/2 cup Shortening

• 3/4 cup Orange juice

• 1 Tbsp Vanilla

• 2 Eggs Slightly beaten

• 1-1/2 cups Halved cranberries

• 1-1/2 cups Chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients. Cut shortening with pastry blender. Stir in juice, vanilla, orange peel and eggs. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Spoon into well greased or paper lined muffin cups.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden.

Makes 18 muffins.