Description
Tender and zesty cranberry orange muffins, bursting with fresh cranberries and orange flavor. These muffins make a perfect breakfast treat or snack during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- ? 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ? 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ? 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ? 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ? 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ? 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- ? 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar)
- ? 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- ? 1 large egg
- ? 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- ? 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly. ✨
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and orange zest until well combined. ?
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, mix together buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine Mixtures:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix! Gently fold in the chopped cranberries. ?
5️⃣ Fill Muffin Tin:
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6️⃣ Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool and Serve:
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy your delightful cranberry orange muffins! ?️?
Notes
◻️ These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack!
◻️ You can add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sugar on top before baking for extra crunch! ?✨
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American