Description
Delight in the festive flavors of these cranberry orange muffins, perfect for any holiday gathering or a cozy morning treat. With each bite, experience the tartness of fresh cranberries balanced by the sweet brightness of orange zest. Their warm aroma will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to join in on the deliciousness. Easy to make and freeze beautifully, these muffins are a wonderful addition to your recipe collection.
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, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with remaining sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time with vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries and orange zest gently.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes 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 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg