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Freshly baked cranberry muffins in brown paper muffin cups.

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Arina Habich
How to Make Cranberry Orange Muffins with Whole Cranberries
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Muffins
Calories 253 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
    Flat lay. Step by step. Ingredients to bake cranberry muffins on a marble kitchen surface.
  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on high until creamy, about 1 minute. Add both sugars and continue beating on high for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
    Flat lay. Step by step. Mixing ingredients in a mixing bowl to bake cranberry muffins.
  • Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for 1 minute, then turn to high until smooth and fully combined. Stir in the orange zest.
    Flat lay. Step by step. Mixing ingredients in a mixing bowl to bake cranberry muffins.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking gently until just combined.
    Flat lay. Step by step. Mixing ingredients in a mixing bowl to bake cranberry muffins.
  • Pour in the orange juice and milk, whisking until the batter is smooth and even. Gently fold in the cranberries with a spatula or spoon so they’re well distributed.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin pan, filling each cup to the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the oven to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Flat lay. Step by step. Scooping dough into tulip muffin liners with mixture scoop to bake cranberry muffins.
  • While muffins bake, make the glaze by whisking together 1 cup confectioners’ sugar and 3 tablespoons orange juice until smooth.
  • Let muffins cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze. Serve and enjoy!
    Flat lay. Step by step. Glazing cranberry muffins with an orange glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 317IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cranberry, muffin, wasy muffins
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