Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, frozen or thawed
  • sparkling sugar, optional

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and put paper liners in a 12-cup muffin pan. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in milk, orange zest, and vanilla. Pour flour mixture into wet mixture and stir until combined, but do not overmix. Fold in cranberries. Fill muffin pan wells about 3/4 full. Sprinkle sparkling sugar over the tops of the muffins, if using. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.