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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

These cranberry orange muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy makes them ideal for breakfast or a quick snack. Super easy to make and beginner-friendly, they come together in no time. A cozy homemade treat that tastes like it came straight from a bakery.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast / Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 ½ cups cranberries fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl
  3. Whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, orange juice zest and vanilla in another bowl
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix gently
  5. Fold in cranberries carefully
  6. Fill muffin cups ¾ full with batter
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean
  8. Cool slightly before serving

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft
Fresh orange zest adds the best flavor, so don’t skip it
Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing
Add sugar on top before baking for a crunchy finish
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
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