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Bakery Style Buttermilk Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

Simply the best. A sweet buttery muffin filled with tart, juicy cranberries, orange zest, and an orange glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry, muffins, orange
Servings: 12
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted & cooled slightly
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 medium orange
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries divided

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • zest 1/2 medium orange

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a standard muffin tin with baking spray or line with paper liners.

Muffins

  • In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
  • In a medium bowl whisk 1 cup of sugar and 2 eggs until thick and pale. Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil and melted butter, until combined.
    1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Add the buttermilk, vanilla, and orange zest mix until combined. Toss 1 1/4 cup fo cranberries in the dry mix.
    1 cup buttermilk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, zest of 1 medium orange, 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture just until combined. (careful to not over mix, it will be lumpy with some dry flour spots).
  • Using ice cream scoop divide the batter among 12 muffin cups. Fill the 12 muffin cups, mounding slightly, and gently press the remaining cranberries into the top of each muffin.
    1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Bake for 16-18 min.
  • Let muffins cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • Whisk the glaze ingredients together and drizzle over the top of the muffins.
    1 cup confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, zest 1/2 medium orange

Notes

Storing - Cool completely then store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 25-30 seconds.
Freezing - Once completely cooled, freeze the muffins on a baking tray until hard about 1 hour. Then place the muffins in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for about an hour. You can reheat it in the microwave or oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.
How to Substitute Frozen or Dried Cranberries
Frozen - If using frozen cranberries do not thaw them. Toss them in as directed.
Dried  - Soak them in hot water for at least 10 minutes, then pat them dry. They will be a bit chewier and sweeter.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg