Description
These Christmas Cranberry Orange Muffins are a festive treat, combining tart cranberries and zesty orange in a soft, moist muffin. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in chopped cranberries.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best flavor.
- Replace milk with buttermilk for extra tenderness.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas muffins, cranberry orange muffins, holiday baking, festive breakfast