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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Delicious Cranberry Orange Muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack, blending tart cranberries with citrusy orange flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled

Muffins

  • 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest from about 2 oranges
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons milk any kind, at room temperature
  • 1 and ½ cups cranberries fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
  • coarse sparkling sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)

Orange Icing

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • Make the crumb topping: Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter together in a small bowl until combined. Add the flour and use a fork to gently mix until crumbs form. Refrigerate while you make the muffin batter.
  • Make the muffins: Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the orange zest and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the eggs, yogurt/sour cream, and vanilla, and beat for 1 minute, then turn up to high speed until mostly creamy.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients, orange juice, and milk, and beat until no flour pockets remain. Gently fold in the cranberries. Avoid over-mixing.
  • Spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them all the way to the top. Spoon crumb topping on each, gently pressing it down so it sticks.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; then, without opening the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Bake for an additional 16–19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • Make the icing: Whisk the confectioners’ sugar and orange juice together and drizzle over warm or cooled muffins.

Notes

Freeze baked & cooled muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw before enjoying. Iced or plain muffins stay fresh covered at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Breakfast, cranberry, dessert, muffins, orange
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