Description
Delightful festive muffins combining tart cranberries and sweet orange zest, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients in another bowl: whisk together sugars, melted butter, eggs, orange zest, orange juice, and milk.
- Incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Add the cranberries, folding them in carefully without crushing.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before enjoying warm with butter.
Notes
Handle the batter gently to avoid tough muffins. Check for doneness a few minutes earlier than suggested as oven times may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: muffins, cranberry, orange, holiday, baking, family recipe