cranberry muffin cakes

How to Make Delicious Cranberry Muffins: A Complete Guide

Cranberry muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or snacks. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to baking them at home.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)

- 2 tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

- 1 large egg

- ⅓ cup melted butter or oil

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Ensure no lumps remain.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.

4. Blend Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula *just until combined*—overmixing makes muffins tough. Add cranberries (and nuts/chocolate, if using), then mix lightly.

5. Bake: Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. Cool: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips: For extra flavor, toss cranberries in 1 tbsp flour before adding to prevent sinking. Enjoy these moist, tangy muffins plain or with a butter spread!

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