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Cranberry Orange Muffins

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These soft and fluffy cranberry orange muffins are packed with fresh cranberries, zesty orange flavor, and a hint of sweetness. They make the perfect breakfast, snack, or holiday treat!


Ingredients

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For the Muffins:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
For the Topping (Optional):
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optiona

Instructions

  • Preheat oven – Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray.
  • Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine – Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
  • Fold in cranberries – Gently fold in the cranberries.
  • Fill the muffin cups – Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  • Make the topping (optional) – In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts. Sprinkle over each muffin.
  • Bake – Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool & serve – Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • Fresh or frozen cranberries both work! If using frozen, do not thaw before adding.
  • Substitute dried cranberries by soaking them in hot water or orange juice for 10 minutes.
  • Add white chocolate chips for an extra sweet twist!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg