Description
Delight in the festive flavors of these Delicious Cranberry Orange Muffins, perfect for brightening up chilly mornings or holiday gatherings. With a harmonious blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange, each bite is a warm hug for your taste buds. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these muffins are sure to be a hit at any table, bringing warmth and joy to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, unthawed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients; add melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix gently until combined.
- Fold in cranberries carefully to maintain their shape.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg