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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Muffins and Coffee Cakes

    Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · 2 Comments[affiliate_disclosure]

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    A tender and delicious muffin filled with juicy cranberries and sweet white chocolate chips for a delicious holiday breakfast item. This is a family favorite recipe!
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
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    Delicious Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins are wonderful to make for your holiday breakfast table. If you loved my Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe, you will adore these cranberry muffins.

    A close up image of White Chocolate Cranberry Muffins on a wood surface, surrounded by fresh cranberries and white chocolate chips.
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Equipment
    • ⭐ Tips
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • ⏲️ Storage
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • 🎄 More Holiday Ideas
    • 📋 Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins
    • Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins
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    There's something kind of amazing about tart cranberries paired with sweet white chocolate chips. I use the combo in baking quite a bit (these Cranberry White Chocolate Granola Bars are one of my favorites!) I can tell you that cranberries and white chocolate together makes for a dang good muffin!

    These moist muffins would make a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas morning breakfast or a beautiful hostess gift!

    🧂 Ingredients

    This is meant to be a brief overview of these delicious muffins. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.

    Using orange zest and orange juice in the muffins gives it a little something special. Orange and cranberry go so well together. However, you can still make the recipe if you don't have a fresh orange on hand.

    • butter
    • light brown sugar
    • egg
    • milk
    • vanilla extract
    • all-purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • fresh cranberries
    • white chocolate chips
    • orange (optional)

    🔪Instructions

    This muffin recipe will make 18 regular muffins or about 36 mini muffins. You can also make about 9 jumbo muffins.

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
    2. Beat in wet ingredients until combined.
    3. Next, add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
    4. Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
    5. Spoon mixture batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each opening about ⅔ full.
    6. Bake at 350 for 20-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean.
    7. Remove the muffin pan from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

    Equipment

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    Here is what you will need to make easy cranberry muffins:

    • Muffin Tin - 12 Count
    • Medium Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Cookie Scoop (optional)
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup and Dry Measuring Cups

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    ⭐ Tips

    Here are a few helpful tips for making muffins:

    ✔️Take care not to overmix your muffin batter because they will become dense instead of fluffy muffins.

    ✔️Use a muffin scoop or large cookie scoop to portion the muffin batter evenly. If you don't have one, try using an ice cream scoop.

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this white chocolate cranberry muffins recipe.

    Are cranberries good for you?

    Cranberries are often considered to be a superfruit because they are rich in antioxidants and nutrients including vitamin C and fiber. It also has far less natural sugar than blueberries.

    How do you keep fresh fruit from sinking in muffins?

    Toss the cranberries with a little bit of the dry ingredients before folding them into the batter.

    How long are muffins good in the freezer?

    Cranberry Muffins can be stored in the freezer and in an airtight bag for up to 3 months. I like to make a double batch around Thanksgiving and freeze half for Christmas Eve.

    How long can you keep fresh cranberries in the refrigerator?


    Stored in a plastic bag or airtight container, fresh cranberries will last 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator.
    Fresh cranberries can also be frozen and will last for up 8-12 months if stored properly. Learn more about freezing cranberries.

    What can you do with raw cranberries?

    Besides a whole lot of amazing baked goods like muffins, quick bread, and even monkey bread, there are so many delicious recipes you can make with cranberries.
    Try blend into smoothies, baking into stuffing, and pureeing with butter for an awesome compound butter.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins on a wood surface next to festive ribbon.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    These muffins can be served warm from the oven, at room temperature, or even chilled from the fridge. You could also whip up a batch of this Cranberry Butter to serve with them.

    If you have leftover cranberries, try this Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie Recipe.

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    Sweet and tangy cranberry and orange flavors make this Christmas monkey bread recipe extra special!
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    Cranberry Orange Glazed Monkey Bread on a white plate.

    📖 Variations

    We recommend that you try our cranberry and white chocolate muffins for the first time just as it is written for the best results because that is how the recipe has been tested.

    However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.

    • Substitute dark chocolate chips for the white chocolate chips.
    • Add ¾ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the muffin batter.
    Cranberry Orange Bread
    Our Cranberry Orange Bread loaded with fresh berries is perfect for the holidays!
    Get the Recipe >>>
    Close up of Cranberry Orange Bread on a cooling rack.

    ⏲️ Storage

    To Store: Cranberry and white chocolate muffins can be kept at room temperature or in the fridge as long as they are in an airtight container.

    To Freeze: Wrap each muffin in plastic wrap, then slide all the muffins into a freezer bag. Be sure to label.

    To Thaw: Allow the muffins to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

    Close up image of Cranberry and White Chocolate Muffins on a wood counter top, with fresh cranberries and white chocolate chips.
    Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins are the perfect addition to your holiday brunch.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    I really love using cranberries in my kitchen. One of my favorite recipes to make this time of year is this Cranberry Orange Bread with tart fresh cranberries and pecans. Cranberry Egg Nog French Toast Bake is another great one for the holidays.

    Next time, try one of these tasty muffin recipes:

    • Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins - these are a decadent on the go breakfast.
    • Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Brown Sugar Topping - classic fall flavors with a delicious topping.
    • Banana and Carrot Muffins - your kids will love these!
    • Banana Cinnamon Chip Muffins - skip the boring banana bread and make these tasty muffins instead.
    • Banana Carrott Muffins piled on a plate.
    • Pancake Mix Muffins on a plate with strawberries, blueberries and chocolate chips.
    • Banana Raspberry Muffins Recipe: feature image of banana muffin with raspberries.
    • Close up of a Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffin on a napkin.
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    Here are some more great ideas for the holiday season:

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    📋 Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins

    Not ready to make white chocolate cranberry muffins yet? Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

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    Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins

    A tender and delicious muffin filled with juicy cranberries and sweet white chocolate chips for a delicious holiday breakfast item. This is a family favorite recipe!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins, White Chocolate Cranberry Muffins
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 muffins
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Ingredients

    • 8 tablespoons butter
    • 2 cups brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 4 cups flour
    • 2 tablespoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups cranberries
    • 1½ cup white chocolate chips
    • 1 orange juiced and zested optional
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400-degrees F.
    • Grease a muffin tin or use paper liners.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla until combined.
    • Add in the fresh orange juice and zest.
    • Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir until just combined.
    • Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
    • Scoop batter into greased or paper lined muffin tins, filling each opening about two-thirds full.
    • Bake for 20-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean.

    Equipment

    • Muffin Tin - 12 Count
    • Medium Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Cookie Scoop
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
    Tried this recipe? Pin It for Later!Mention @jugglingactmama or tag #jugglingactmama!

    About the Author: Melissa is a baker, cook, photographer, and the author behind Melissa's Cuisine. She likes to create her own recipes, but also has a soft spot for family recipes.

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    1. Sue@Countrydesignhome.com says

      November 28, 2014 at 6:28 am

      5 stars
      Love white chocolate and cranberries- so this is a WIN!!!

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      • Ang Paris says

        December 01, 2014 at 4:42 pm

        I know, Sue! Melissa has such great recipes, right?

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