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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, making them a fantastic addition to your breakfast table or afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup + 1 and 3/4 cups
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • optional coarse sparkling sugar for sprinkling on top
Fruit
  • 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Use frozen without thawing for best results.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease or line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until combined and refrigerate.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add orange zest and mix.
  5. Add eggs, yogurt, and vanilla to the large bowl, mixing until fully combined.
Mixing & Baking
  1. Slowly add dry ingredients, orange juice, and milk to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries.
  2. Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling each to the top. If using crumb topping, sprinkle it on top.
  3. Bake at 425°F for first 5 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake additional 16-19 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool before drizzling with a mixture of confectioners' sugar and fresh orange juice.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze wrapped tightly for longer storage. Consider customizing with nuts or chocolate chips.