Easy cranberry orange muffins recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in 30 minutes. Soft and fluffy! Full of fresh or frozen cranberries, orange zest and a topping of sparkling sugar.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade muffins
Prep Time 10mins
Cook Time 25mins
Total Time 35mins
Servings 12Muffins
Calories 256
Author Abeer Rizvi
Ingredients
2cupsAll-purpose flour
3/4cupGranulated sugar
1.5tspBaking powder
1/2tsp Baking soda
2EggsLarge
1/2cupOilOr melted unsalted butter
3/4cupMilkWhole or 2%
1.5tspVanilla extract
1tspOrange extractOptional
1tbspOrange zest
2cupsCranberriesPreferably fresh but frozen can be used
1/4cup Sparkling sugarFor topping, Not the same as granulated sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda until evenly combined.
Add eggs, oil, milk, vanilla extract, orange extract, orange zest and mix until just combined.
Fold in the cranberries gently with a spatula.
Pour batter in a greased and floured muffin pan or you can use liners instead.
Sprinkle sparkling sugar on top of each muffin. You may have some sugar leftover that can be used in other baked goods.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 22-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
Remove pan from oven and let muffins cool for 5-10 minutes and then enjoy!
Notes
Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.