Description
Delight in the festive flavors of these Cranberry Orange Muffins, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy brunches. Bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange, each muffin is a treat that fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (halved)
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; do not overmix.
- Stir in fresh cranberries and fill muffin cups two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg