Description
Bright, tender, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor, these Cranberry Orange Muffins are the kind of easy recipe that makes breakfast feel extra special. Each muffin is soft and fluffy with juicy pops of tart cranberry and fragrant orange zest in every bite. They are perfect for a quick breakfast, easy brunch, holiday baking, snack time, and make-ahead food ideas when you want something homemade, simple, and full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh or halved cranberries
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, optional for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, orange juice, melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
5. Fold in the cranberries carefully without overmixing the batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, or the muffins can turn out dense instead of soft and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg