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Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

Megan Myers
Cranberry Orange Muffins taste like seasonal flavors. Tart, sweet, and perfect for a holiday brunch!
4 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Winter
Servings 12 1 muffin
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Egg
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Frozen or thawed
  • Sparkling Sugar Optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and put paper liners in a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in milk, orange zest, and vanilla.
  • Pour flour mixture into wet mixture and stir until combined, but do not overmix. Fold in cranberries.
  • Fill muffin pan wells about 3/4 full. Sprinkle sparkling sugar over the tops of the muffins, if using. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSodium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Breakfasts, Brunches, Christmas, Citrus, Cranberries, Family Meals and Snacks, Holidays, Muffins, Oranges, Winter
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