cranberry muffins

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 fluffy, flavorful muffins every time.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- ¾ cup granulated sugar

- 2 tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

- 1 large egg

- ⅓ cup melted butter or vegetable oil

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (toss with 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: 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.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

4. Blend Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula *just until combined*—overmixing leads to tough muffins.

5. Add Cranberries: Gently fold in the floured cranberries.

6. Bake: Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups (fill ¾ full). Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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

Tips: For extra flavor, add orange zest or chopped nuts. Serve warm with butter or cream cheese! Enjoy your homemade cranberry muffins—they’re irresistibly tangy and tender.