Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease twelve 21/2-inch muffin pans. Set aside. Dissolve baking soda in hot water.

2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, molasses and soda-water mixture till smooth. Fold in cranberries. Fill prepared pans about two-thirds to three-fourths full of batter.

3. Bake in a 350 oven for about 25 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the center of one pudding comes out clean. Cool slightly. Remove from pans.

4. Serve puddings warm with warm Vanilla Sauce.

Makes 12 servings.

*** Vanilla Sauce
***

In a medium saucepan, cook sugar, butter and whipping cream over medium heat, stirring till smooth. Bring just to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently for 10 minutes or till mixture is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Can freeze this pudding for up to 3 months.

Description: "Nice individual puddings with yummy sauce"

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