Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Festive Cranberry Orange Muffins, a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy brunches. With a vibrant blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange, these muffins are incredibly easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as a snack throughout the week—each bite offers a warm hug on chilly days!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Gently fold in fresh cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg