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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry muffins with a fresh burst of bright orange zest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1.25 cups cranberries halved

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the milk, oil, eggs, and orange zest in another bowl.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry until just mixed, then fold in the cranberries.
  5. Divide among the cups and bake 18 to 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Halve the cranberries so the tartness spreads through every bite.