Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins
Courtesy of Sally's Baking Addiction

Ingredients:

Cream:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

Add:

1/2 cup  granulated sugar

1/4 cup  dark brown sugar

Add:

2 large eggs, room temperature 

Add:

1/2 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

zest of 2 oranges

Blend in another bowl:

1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (measured correctly)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Add dry to wet and add:

2 Tablespoons orange juice

2 Tablespoons milk (any kind)

Fold in:

1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw)

Bake in a muffin tin lined with muffin cups or an oiled and floured muffin tin. Makes about 12 

Bake for 5 minutes in a preheated 425 F oven then lower to 350 for another 18-20 minutes. Cool and glaze.

ORANGE GLAZE:

1 cup confectioners' sugar

3 Tablespoons  orange juice, or half orange and half lemon juice