cranberry cakes

Cranberry Muffins: A Simple & Delicious Recipe

Cranberry muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacks. Here’s an easy, foolproof recipe to bake soft, moist muffins with a burst of tartness.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- ¾ cup granulated sugar

- 2 tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 cup milk (room temperature)

- 1 large egg

- ⅓ cup melted butter (cooled slightly)

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 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 Wet & Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula *just until combined*—overmixing makes muffins tough. Add cranberries and fold again.

5. Bake: Divide batter evenly into the muffin cups (fill ¾ full). 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, add orange zest or chopped nuts. Enjoy these muffins plain or with a pat of butter!