Description
These cranberry orange muffins are a delightful treat, combining tart cranberries with sweet orange zest for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, milk, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg