Description
Delightful muffins bursting with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the zesty aroma of orange, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 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
- 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, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice for icing
- Optional: Coarse sparkling sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or liners.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly and refrigerate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 and 1/3 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add orange zest and mix.
- Add eggs, yogurt, and vanilla to the mixture, then incorporate.
- Gradually add dry ingredients along with orange juice and milk. Mix gently and fold in cranberries.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups and top with the crumb mixture or sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 16-19 minutes.
- Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and orange juice to prepare icing, drizzle over cooled muffins, and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid over-mixing the batter for light and fluffy muffins. Customize with nuts or chocolate chips as desired.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg