Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Cranberry Orange Muffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The combination of tart cranberries and zesty orange creates a refreshing flavor that is sure to please.

This easy Snacks Recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques. Enjoy these muffins fresh from the oven or store them for a quick grab-and-go option.

Delicious Cranberry Orange Muffins

These muffins are moist and fluffy, featuring a burst of cranberry flavor complemented by the brightness of orange zest. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.