Best 7 Mcdonalds Cranberry Orange Muffin Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of McDonald's Cranberry Orange Muffins, now recreated for your home kitchen. These moist and tender muffins are bursting with the perfect balance of tangy cranberries and sweet oranges, offering a delightful treat for any occasion. With three tempting variations – classic, streusel-topped, and cream cheese-filled – these muffins cater to every taste bud. Whether you prefer the traditional simplicity of the classic muffin, the crunchy sweetness of the streusel topping, or the creamy decadence of the cream cheese filling, you're sure to find a recipe that satisfies your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey as we explore the secrets behind these irresistible McDonald's Cranberry Orange Muffins.

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ORANGE-CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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The flavors were just like the delicious, tangy McDonald's® orange-cranberry muffins and looked just as pretty! Much better since I put this together with my youngest of 4 kids.

Provided by mommabrox7

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup fresh cranberries
½ cup pulp-free orange juice
1 ½ tablespoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 6 large muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat sugar and eggs together with a fork or electric mixer until blended. Mix in vegetable oil. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Add flour, cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest and mix up nicely.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 339.3 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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Buttery and moist, these cranberry orange muffins are heavy on the flavor and bursting with cranberries in each bite.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Muffins

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup (120g) yogurt*
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
zest of 2 oranges
1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons (30ml) orange juice
2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk (any kind)
1 and 1/2 cups (185g) fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw)
1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar
3 Tablespoons (45ml) orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the granulated and brown sugars and beat on high until creamed, about 2 full minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute, then turn up to high speed until the mixture is combined and uniform in texture. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Then, beat in the orange zest until combined.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and slowly mix with a whisk. Add the orange juice and milk, gently whisking until combined and little lumps remain. Fold in the cranberries with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan, filling them all the way to the top. Top the batter with an additional cranberry or two, for looks if desired. (I like the pop of color on top of the muffins in doing this.) Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (218°C), then keeping the muffins in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for 18-20 more minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total times these muffins take in the oven is about 23-25 minutes.
  • While the muffins are cooling for a few minutes, make the glaze by whisking the glaze ingredients together. Drizzle over warm muffins. Allow to briefly cool before serving.

EASY CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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This recipe is so easy to make. My family just loves this recipe. Once I bake them they stay around for only a day! I have never found a good recipe for cranberries, but I absolutely love this one. I hope you will too!

Provided by Kaley

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk, or as needed
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 5 cups of a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until evenly blended. Pour vegetable oil in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add egg and enough milk to fill the cup; stir to combine. Pour oil mixture into flour mixture and mix to combine. Stir in orange juice and orange zest. Fold in cranberries until batter is just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about half way.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 449.8 mg, Sugar 33.9 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS



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These cranberry-orange muffins are not overly sweet, and big on flavor. Lots of tart cranberries and sweet orange juice/zest kick the flavor up. Best when made with fresh cranberries, fresh orange juice, and lots of pulp! My family loves them without the glaze, but some of my sweet-toothed friends prefer it with, as the muffins are only slightly sweet on their own.

Provided by Jedimom

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups fresh cranberries
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted, cooled
1 egg
1 orange, zested
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice, or more as needed
1 pinch grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in cranberries.
  • Whisk together orange juice, sugar, melted butter, egg, and orange zest in a separate bowl. Add orange juice mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened; do not overmix. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and orange zest for glaze. Add more orange juice, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 232.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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I love the taste of Cranberry, and these muffins are an excellent combination of cranberries and oranges!

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cranberries
1 egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Stir in cranberries.
  • Beat egg, orange juice, oil and orange rind.
  • Add to dry ingredients all at once.
  • Stir just to moisten.
  • Spoon into greased muffin cups.
  • (fill 3/4 full).
  • Sprinkle tops lightly with a bit of sugar.
  • Bake 400F 15-20 mins until lightly browned and firm to the touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 186.4, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.2, Protein 2.8

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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These cranberry orange muffins are so simple to fix, my husband and I enjoy one for breakfast almost every morning. -Sara Eichenlaub, Burlington, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, orange juice and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STARBUCKS COPYCAT CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Orange Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eric R.

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 16 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour or 9 ounces all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3/4 cup orange juice or 1 large orange, juice of
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries or 8 ounces fresh cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Set aside 1 tablespoon sugar. Combine flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
  • Combine rind, juice, oil, and egg in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Spoon batter into 16 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with reserved sugar. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until the muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Run a knife or spatula around outer edge of each muffin cup. Carefully remove each muffin; place on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • For a moist and fluffy muffin, make sure to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the muffins rise and become tender.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use fresh cranberries and oranges for the best flavor. If you're using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Don't over bake the muffins. Over baking will result in dry, crumbly muffins. Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the muffins for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These McDonald's Cranberry Orange Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and festive appearance, these muffins are sure to be a hit. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these muffins a try!

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