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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Delightfully tangy Cranberry Orange Muffins are a perfect blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange flavors.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from about 2 oranges
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 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 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw)
Icing
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • handheld or stand mixer
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Prepare Muffins
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  2. 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 mix until crumbs form. Place in the refrigerator while you make the muffin batter.
  3. Make the muffins: Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the orange zest and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the eggs, yogurt/sour cream, and vanilla, and beat until combined and mostly creamy.
  5. 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.
  6. Spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them all the way to the top. Spoon crumb topping on each, gently pressing it down.
  7. 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.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling. Let them cool for at least 15 minutes before icing.
  9. Make the icing: Whisk the confectioners’ sugar and orange juice together and drizzle over warm or cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerated for a week. For best taste, reheat briefly in the microwave before serving.

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