Cranberry Chocolate Orange Muffins

The moist muffins are perfect for the holidays, but are a treat anytime at my house.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 muffins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup dried cranberries

  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.

  2. Place cranberries, orange zest, and baking soda in a bowl. Pour boiling water on top. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.

  3. Mix brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Add the cranberry mixture and beat well.

  4. Stir flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; stir into the cranberry mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared tin.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and tops spring back when touched, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
7g Fat
36g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 65mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.