Swedish Christmas Muffins

Celebrate the holiday season with these irresistible Swedish Christmas Muffins, bursting with warm, aromatic spices and festive flavors. Crafted with notes of ground cardamom, cinnamon, and bright orange zest, these muffins embody Scandinavian holiday charm. Each bite is enhanced by the crunch of chopped almonds and the tart sweetness of dried cranberries, making them the perfect treat to pair with a cup of hot cocoa or spiced tea. Simple to prepare in under 15 minutes, these muffins bake to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, filling your kitchen with cozy, nostalgic aromas. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these fluffy delights are ideal for holiday brunches, gift baskets, or just a sweet moment of indulgence during winter festivities. Keywords: Swedish Christmas Muffins, holiday baking, festive flavors, Scandinavian recipes, spiced muffins, almond cranberry muffins.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 2 large Eggs
• 100 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 120 milliliters Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 50 grams Chopped almonds
• 50 grams Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Add the orange zest to the dry ingredients and mix to distribute evenly.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then whisk in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy but no dry streaks of flour should remain.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped almonds and dried cranberries until just incorporated.

Step 7

Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, sift powdered sugar over the top of the muffins for a festive garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(565.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1377.1

Total Fat 14.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 383.1mg	0%
Sodium 1112.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 58.8g
Protein 43.0g	0%

Vitamin D 136.5IU	0%
Calcium 266.7mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 681.1mg	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: 9.9%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 77.4%