Recipe: Cranberry-Orange Muffins 🍊
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Description:
These Cranberry-Orange Muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for Christmas brunch or any morning when you’re craving something cozy and flavorful. Bursting with juicy cranberries and bright orange zest, these muffins are irresistibly moist and aromatic. Plus, you can easily swap cranberries for blueberries for a refreshing twist!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup frozen cranberries (or fresh cranberries)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Prepare Muffin Cups: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper baking cups.
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Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, blend together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla: Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. Then stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, orange zest, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
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Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the orange juice/milk mixture. Gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Enjoy: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Storage Tip: These muffins freeze beautifully, so feel free to make a double batch and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for later enjoyment.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 250.7
- Fat: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 51.8mg
- Sodium: 275.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 39.3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 20.3g
- Protein: 4.2g
These Cranberry-Orange Muffins are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. With their vibrant flavors and moist texture, they’re a delightful way to start any morning or enjoy a cozy afternoon snack. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or just because, these muffins are guaranteed to be a hit with family and friends.
