Description
Delight in the festive flavors of these Delicious Festive Cranberry Orange Muffins, where the sweet tang of cranberries meets the zesty brightness of fresh oranges. Perfectly moist and fluffy, these muffins are a must-have for holiday gatherings or cozy breakfasts. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll whip up a batch that fills your home with warmth and joy, making it nearly impossible to resist having just one.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs, milk, orange zest, and vanilla until combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Carefully fold in cranberries.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg