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Amazing 15-Minute Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins
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Bake these bright Cranberry Orange Muffins for a warm, festive winter breakfast. They are simple to make and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • Optional: Orange glaze ingredients (powdered sugar and orange juice)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the orange zest, orange juice, and cranberries.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If desired, whisk together powdered sugar and a little orange juice to create a simple glaze. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

  • Using fresh cranberries gives a brighter flavor. If using frozen, do not thaw them first.
  • For an extra bright citrus flavor, use only orange juice instead of milk, keeping the total liquid amount the same.
  • You can substitute half the cranberries with chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.

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