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Fluffy Cranberry Muffins

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These bakery-style fluffy cranberry muffins are bursting with fresh cranberries and a hint of vanilla, making them the perfect cozy treat for brisk mornings or holiday brunches. Easy to whip up in under 40 minutes, they feature a soft, tender crumb and a zingy, tart berry flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free substitute)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing cranberries)
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)
  • Zest of 1 orange (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions

  1. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream or Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl to coat.
  6. Gently fold floured cranberries (and orange zest, if using) into the batter using as few strokes as possible.
  7. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

For gluten-free muffins, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. Use coconut yogurt and plant-based milk for dairy-free. Tossing cranberries in flour prevents sinking. Don’t overmix the batter—lumpy is good! Muffins taste even better on day two as flavors develop. Freeze for up to 2 months; reheat in oven or microwave.

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