Description
These Cranberry Orange Muffins are bursting with fresh cranberries and bright orange zest, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Moist and tender with a light glaze of orange-infused powdered sugar, they make an irresistible treat for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined, then set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking gently just until all ingredients are incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in Flavorings: Gently fold in the orange zest and fresh cranberries evenly throughout the batter to distribute the flavors.
- Fill Muffin Cups & Bake: Fill each lined muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the muffin tops turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool completely in the tin or on a wire rack before applying the glaze.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth and slightly thick. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
- Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled muffins and let it set before serving. Enjoy your cozy cranberry-orange muffins!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh cranberries; frozen cranberries may release extra moisture and affect batter consistency.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins—mix just until combined.
- If orange juice is not available, lemon juice can be a substitute for the glaze but will alter the flavor profile.
- These muffins freeze well after baking and glazing; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry orange muffins, cranberry muffins, orange zest muffins, holiday muffins, breakfast muffins
