Merry Christmas Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chopped candied cherries

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots, apple, coconut, fruit and raisins. Fill 16 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. For frosting, combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, juice and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread over muffins. Sprinkle with cherries.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/merry-christmas-muffins/ (may not work)