25 Irresistible Cranberry-Orange Christmas Muffins You Must Try
Delicious cranberry-orange muffins with a festive twist. Perfect for Christmas breakfast or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in cranberries and orange zest.
- In another bowl, mix orange juice, oil, and egg.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg