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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Delightful Cranberry Orange Muffins that are easy to make and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 3 teaspoons coarse sugar for topping

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan.
  2. Press the orange zest into the sugar, then beat with the butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well mixed.
  4. Mix in the milk and vanilla.
  5. Toss 1 tablespoon of the flour in with the cranberries then fold in the remaining flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until just a few streaks of flour remain. Then, fold in the cranberries.
  6. Add the batter to the lined muffin pan and sprinkle the sugar on top of each muffin.
  7. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack and can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

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