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Cranberry Orange Muffins

These Cranberry Orange Muffins with orange glaze are bursting with flavor. Tart cranberries, fresh orange juice and creamy yogurt make these tender bakery-style cranberry muffin recipe the perfect treat during the cold weather.
Course Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry orange muffin
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 179kcal

Ingredients

For the Muffins

For the Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a handheld mixer), beat the butter over high speed for about 1 minute or until creamy and light. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat for about 2 minutes, Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Stir in the yogurt, eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the orange zest and mix well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and slowly mix with a whisk or spatula.
  • Stir in the orange juice and milk and mix until combined and little lumps remain. Gently fold in the cranberries.
  • Spoon the batter into prepared muffin pan, filling them all the way to the top. Top the batter with an additional cranberry or two, just to add a bit of color on the top.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (218°C), then keeping the muffins in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for 18-20 additional minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total baking time is about 23-25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a cooling rack.
  • While the muffins are cooling, make the glaze by whisking the confectioner’s sugar and the orange juice. The glaze should look pourable. Add additional juice or sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the muffins. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg