Easy Christmas Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe
Get ready to indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Christmas Cranberry Orange Muffins! Bursting with vibrant flavors and cheerful colors, these muffins combine tart cranberries and zesty oranges for a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or holiday gatherings. With a simple preparation process and easy-to-find ingredients, bakers of all skill levels will love how quickly these delicious muffins come together. A light glaze enhances the sweetness, making each bite a celebration of the season. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as a delightful snack throughout your holiday festivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional: powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently; fold in cranberries.
- Fill muffin tin two-thirds full; top with streusel (if using).
- Bake for about 26 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, orange zest, and cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg