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