Easy Christmas Cranberry Orange Muffins: A Joyful Twist for Your Holiday Table
These Easy Christmas Cranberry Orange Muffins are the perfect festive treat, combining tart cranberries and zesty orange for a delightful flavor burst!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: melted butter, orange juice, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a sweeter muffin, increase the sugar to 1 cup.
- You can replace fresh cranberries with dried cranberries if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Christmas, muffins, cranberry, orange, holiday baking