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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Four cranberry orange muffins with a white glaze drizzle and cranberry pieces on top.
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Bright and tart-sweet muffins with orange zest and a simple glaze, perfect for holidays or any winter morning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the orange zest and chopped cranberries.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the muffins cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Add more juice if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh cranberries. If using frozen, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
  • These muffins freeze well. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • You can substitute fresh orange juice for the buttermilk for a slightly different flavor profile.

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