Cranberry Streusel Muffins

These cranberry streusel muffins are the perfect balance of tart and sweet, featuring juicy cranberries nestled in a tender, buttery crumb. A golden, cinnamon-spiced streusel topping adds a delightful crunch, making these muffins as visually stunning as they are delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make treats are ideal for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or an anytime snack. Whether you use fresh or frozen cranberries, their vibrant flavor pairs beautifully with the warm, caramel-like notes of brown sugar in the streusel. Serve them warm from the oven for an irresistible bakery-style experience that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg
• 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped if large)
• 0.25 cups Light or dark brown sugar
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the muffin cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together 0.5 cups of melted butter, 0.75 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 large egg until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in 1.5 cups of cranberries gently with a spatula.

Step 6

For the streusel, combine 0.25 cups of brown sugar, 0.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of cold, cubed butter, and 0.5 teaspoons of cinnamon in a small bowl. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7

Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy your Cranberry Streusel Muffins warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1218.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3372.2

Total Fat 145.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 587.3mg	0%
Sodium 1706.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 482.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 222.4g
Protein 46.6g	0%

Vitamin D 155.3IU	0%
Calcium 403.2mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1003.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 56.3%