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April 29, 2025

Tart cranberries, zesty citrus, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of spice add up to a perfect breakfast treat during the holidays. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

17 Ingredients

Ingredients

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0 allergens identified

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Line a 12-cavity muffin pan with muffin/cupcake liners.
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In large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until smooth and combined, for 1-2 minutes.
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Add the eggs and beat for a minute longer, until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the sour cream, milk, orange juice, and orange zest. Continue to beat until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
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Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt to the bowl. Beat the mixture on medium-low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until just combined. Do not over-mix.
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Finely chop the walnuts, and coarsely chop the cranberries.
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Add the cranberries and walnuts to the mixing bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold them into the batter until they are well distributed.
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Spoon an even amount of batter into each muffin liner.
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Bake the muffins on middle rack of oven for 5 minutes.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 14-16 minutes.
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Check to see that muffins are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing and serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for 3 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Cranberry Coating Trick 🫐
    Toss fresh cranberries in a light dusting of flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking and ensure even distribution throughout the muffins.
  • Zest Maximization 🍊
    When zesting the orange, only remove the bright orange outer layer, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath for maximum citrus flavor without harsh notes.
  • Moisture Magic 💧
    The combination of sour cream and milk creates an ultra-tender crumb - don't overmix the batter to maintain this delicate texture.
  • Nut Preparation Pro 🥜
    Lightly toast walnuts before chopping and adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy in the muffins.
  • Muffin Top Technique 🧁
    Fill muffin cups almost to the top and sprinkle a bit of granulated sugar on the batter before baking to create a beautiful, crispy muffin top.

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