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Zesty Cranberry Orange Muffins with an Orange Sugar Glaze

Tender muffins bursting with tart whole cranberries and fresh orange zest, finished with a bright drizzled orange glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 248
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar
zest of 2 oranges
2 eggs
3/4 cup fresh OJ (Orange Juice)
1/3 cup neutral oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
1.5 cups cranberries
1 tsp flour
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp OJ
1 tsp orange zest

Equipment

  • 1 Standard 12-cup muffin tin
  • 1 paper liners
  • 2 two mixing bowls
  • 1 microplane or fine grater for zesting
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 small bowl for glaze

Method
 

Preheat oven to 400°F, line muffin tin.
    Toss cranberries in flour. Set aside.
      Rub sugar and zest together until fragrant. Add remaining dry ingredients, whisk.
        Whisk wet ingredients. Fold into dry until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
          Fill cups to top. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
            Whisk glaze ingredients, drizzle over cooled muffins.