Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins

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Servings: 9 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Bright and spiced muffins with tart cranberries and orange zest, perfect for holiday breakfasts.
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Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 9 Calories: 289.2

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These Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins are the ultimate holiday breakfast treat. Bursting with the tart sweetness of fresh cranberries and brightened by zesty orange juice, they offer a delightful balance of flavors. Warm spices like cinnamon and allspice add a cozy, festive aroma that fills your kitchen. The texture is tender and moist, with a golden-brown crust that gives way to a soft crumb studded with juicy berry bits. Ideal for Christmas morning, brunches, or as a sweet gift for neighbors, these muffins are simple to whip up with pantry staples. They pair beautifully with coffee or tea, making them a comforting start to any special day.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Grease or line a 9-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a small bowl, chop the cranberries and toss with 1/4 cup of sugar. Set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the egg. Add the orange rind, orange juice, and melted butter, then whisk until well combined.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently until just moistened; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the sugar-coated cranberries and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 289.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 20.7mg7%
Sodium 2331.4mg98%
Total Carbohydrate 65.7g22%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 33.3g
Protein 4.9g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allspice, baking, berries, breakfast, christmas, cinnamon, cranberries, cranberry, egg, flour, holiday, international, morning, muffins, orange, salt, sugar, vegetarian
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