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Delicious Cranberry Orange Streusel Muffins to Savor

Cranberry Orange Streusel Muffins made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for streusel
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and orange zest.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter to create the streusel topping.
  • Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.