Festive Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins with Orange Glaze
These delightful muffins combine the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright flavor of orange, making them the perfect festive treat for Christmas morning.
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons softened butter or margarine
Muffin Batter
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (whole or coarsely chopped)
Orange Glaze
- ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons orange juice
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons of softened butter or margarine and mix until crumbly. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Muffin Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- In another bowl, beat 1 large egg, then mix in 2/3 cup of milk, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest until smooth.
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
Combine Ingredients
- Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh cranberries.
- Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full, and sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly.
Glazing
- In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup of confectioners’ sugar with 2 1/2 teaspoons of orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the muffins.
Serving
- Serve the muffins on a beautiful platter and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flaxseed egg and use plant-based milk and butter. Store muffins at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.