Best 10 Cranberry Bliss Muffins Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a delicious breakfast treat, a sweet snack, or a festive holiday addition, cranberry bliss muffins can satisfy your craving. If you are in search of the best cranberry bliss muffin recipe, this article will guide you through the key elements to consider and provide you with a selection of highly rated recipes that cater to different preferences and skill levels. With these recipes, you will be able to create moist and flavorful muffins packed with tangy cranberries, sweet crumbles, and a hint of orange zest. So let's dive right in and explore the world of cranberry bliss muffin perfection!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SAUCE MUFFINS



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I found a delicious use for that leftover cranberry sauce.

Provided by Mintcookie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup cranberry sauce
¾ cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom together in a bowl. Beat cranberry sauce, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into cranberry sauce mixture until batter is just-moistened; pour into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 160.4 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Use this scratch recipe to make zesty cranberry muffins with a slight citrus accent via orange zest and orange juice.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Beat oil and sugar together until light. Add egg and beat until smooth. Add orange juice and grated zest.
  • Add flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Fold in cranberries.
  • Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CRANBERRY BLISS MUFFINS



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Holiday breakfast perfection. Inspired by Starbucks' Cranberry Bliss bars, these decadent muffins are studded with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, then slathered with a cream cheese frosting, cranberries, and a white chocolate drizzle.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups 10 ounces all-purpose flour*
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange zest (optional)
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (lightly chopped, divided)
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips (divided)
4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (aka confectioners' sugar)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a standard-size muffin pan with 12 cups by either greasing the cups with butter or a non-stick oil spray or by adding cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Crack the egg into a medium bowl and whisk until pale, about 30 seconds. Add the sugar and whisk vigorously until thick and well-combined, another 30 seconds. Add the melted butter and whisk vigorously to combine. Stir in the vanilla and orange zest. Lastly, add the sour cream in two additions, whisking just until combined.
  • Chop the cranberries (if you haven't already). Reserve 2 tablespoons and set aside. Add the remainder to the flour mixture along with 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips. Toss the cranberries and white chocolate chips with the flour mixture just until distributed.
  • Add the sour cream mixture to the flour and fold very gently with a rubber spatula, continuing to fold and stir gently just until combined. The batter will be very thick and there may still be bits of flour here and there; that's okay. Better to have spots of flour than to overmix.
  • Using a trigger-handled ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop into muffin cups in approx. 1/3 cup increments, dividing evenly between the 12 cups. Bake until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer afixed with the whisk attachment or in a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until well combined, about 30 seconds. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on medium speed until well combined and smooth, about 60 seconds.
  • Frost cooled muffins with a knife - each takes about a tablespoon of frosting. Sprinkle on remaining chopped cranberries. Lastly, place 1/4 cup white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at 50% power in 15-second increments until they melt when stirred. If the white chocolate siezes up, try adding a 1/4 teaspoon or so of vegetable oil to help get it to a drizzle-able consistency. I find my luck varies depending on what brand of white chocolate chips I use (I do like Ghirardelli the best). Another option would be to use a double boiler to melt the white chocolate. Using a spoon, drizzle the white chocolate over the tops of each muffin in long, thin streams. Let sit until white chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes, and serve.
  • The muffins keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, much beyond that and they get a little stale. You could also freeze the muffins then thaw and frost/garnish before serving.

CRANBERRY BLISS BARS (STARBUCKS COPYCAT)



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You'll find these bars at Starbucks during special holidays. The texture is like a chewy brownie, but the flavors include white chocolate, zesty orange, and cranberry, finished with a cream cheese frosting. NOTES - this recipe uses a 10x15 pan. One of the photos shows you how to make the right cuts to create signature triangle shapes. Nov. 2013 note - the bars bought from Starbucks have gone down-hill this year with icing that is flavorless and no real ginger flavor to the bars. Skip Starbucks and make your own! For Valentine's Day, I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter and tinted the icing pink. They were beautiful!

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h40m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter (2 sticks, very soft)
1 cup brown sugar (some cooks reduce this to 2/3 cup)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons orange extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract (or vanilla)
1/3 cup craisins, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (325 for a glass or dark pan). Prepare a 10x15 by lining it with parchment paper or use a non-stick spray.
  • BARS: With an electric mixer, beat together softened butter and sugars 3-5 minutes until light; gently blend in eggs and orange extract (don't overbeat eggs). Add the flour, baking powder, and ginger and beat briefly. Add the cranberries and chips, stirring just until incorporated.
  • Spread thick batter in prepared 10x15 pan. Bake 350 for 20-24 minutes until light brown AT EDGES and a skewer tests clean. Don't overbake or your bars will be dry. Let it cool completely. NOTE: If you use a 9x13 pan, the bars will be thicker and will take 26-28 minutes.
  • FROSTING: Blend cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add orange extract and confectioners sugar and beat until frosting is fluffy and spreadable (adding 1 t. milk if needed). Spread evenly over COOLED bars.
  • GARNISH: Use a zester to remove rind from an orange; sprinkle zest over frosted bars. Chop 1/3 cup Craisins coarsely; sprinkle over frosted bars.
  • DRIZZLE: Mix white chocolate and oil in a glass measuring cup. Microwave 1 minute; stirring every 15 seconds until melted. Use a fork or whisk to drizzle the white chocolate diagonally across the bars.
  • Allow one hour for the white chocolate to set before cutting. **To make signature Starbuck triangles, cut into 20 large squares (5 cuts by 4 cuts with the knife). Then cut each square in half diagonally to create triangles.

BEST LEFTOVER CRANBERRY SAUCE MUFFINS



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These muffins are so soft and fluffy and so delicious with the roasted pecans on top. A great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving! The sugar amount needed depends on how sweet your cranberry sauce is. You can go up to 1/2 cup if the leftover cranberry sauce is on the tart side.

Provided by Marie Wishart

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup milk
⅓ cup olive oil
1 ¼ cups leftover cranberry sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar, or more to taste
1 egg
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal
¼ cup chopped pecans, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Combine milk, olive oil, leftover cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and egg in a bowl and mix together using an electric mixer. Mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add flour and oatmeal and mix everything into a smooth batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 21 minutes. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 321.3 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

BUTTERMILK CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like them. I'll usually buy several bags of fresh cranberries when they're available and freeze them to use throughout the year. I've also discovered that powdered buttermilk works well. -Jane Yunker, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen (about 1-1/4 cups cranberry butter).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 heaping cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
CRANBERRY BUTTER:
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Combine cranberries with 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. Sift together flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. , Lightly beat together egg, buttermilk and orange juice concentrate. Add egg mixture and sweetened cranberries to dry ingredients, stirring just until well-combined. Spoon batter into 18 buttered muffin cups, filling two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in muffins comes out clean, about 25 minutes. , For cranberry butter, puree dried cranberries in food processor or blender. Add sugar, butter and lemon juice; process until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY CRUMB MUFFINS



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In these tender muffins, a crunchy topping adds nice textural contrast, and supertart cranberries keep the sweetness balanced. Fresh or frozen cranberries work well, but if using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before they go into the batter. The batter may seem extra stiff from the cold berries, but it will bake up just fine. (They may need an extra minute or two in the oven.) Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a mix of the three would be lovely. If you use berries, you can expect some color streaking, but they will taste great. Chopped up in-season peaches or plums would be tasty, too. Use a spring-loaded ice cream scoop to portion muffin batter into the prepared pan: It's easy, quick and helps to keep the muffins the same size.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     snack, quick breads, dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup/96 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/89 grams loosely packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter, melted
2 cups/256 grams all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups cranberries/227 grams, fresh or frozen (but not thawed)
1 cup/99 grams pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup/120 grams full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup/151 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  • Prepare the crumb mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter, and stir to combine.
  • Prepare the muffins: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add the cranberries and pecans, and gently toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and the milk. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Fold in the sour cream mixture. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Squeeze the crumb mixture to create clumps of varying size, and sprinkle evenly over the tops. (It's OK if some of the crumb mixture lands on the tray.)
  • Bake the muffins until they are puffed and set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 26 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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There's an abundance of cranberries in our area during the fall, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to use them. I've often given these fresh-baked muffins as a small gift to friends, and they're always well received. -Ronni Dufour, Lebanon, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1.500 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup orange juice
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, salt and orange zest. Cut in shortening until crumbly. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, eggs and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and nuts., Fill 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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This recipe is the best! These muffins are accompanied with a hot cranberry spread and we have them every Thanksgiving in place of dinner rolls.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup shortening
¾ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
¼ cup margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.
  • Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.
  • Prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. Cook until heated and smooth. Remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 116.5 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

WINNING CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Our town is the hub of all the area's large cranberry bogs, which are beautiful year-round. I've had this particular recipe for quite a while and have modified it over the years. These muffins are my husband's favorite, and my friends like them, too. It's a typical, hearty New England muffin! -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 standard or 6 jumbo muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cranberries, quartered
8 tablespoons sugar, divided
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional
Cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cranberries with 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl. , In another bowl, beat egg, milk and oil. Make a hole in center of dry ingredients; pour in liquid ingredients. Stir just until moistened. Add berries and, if desired, lemon zest. Fill 12 greased standard or 6 greased jumbo muffin cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar., Bake at 400° for 18 minutes for standard-size muffins or for 22 minutes for jumbo muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips for Making Cranberry Bliss Muffins:

  • To achieve a tender and moist muffin, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. This allows them to blend seamlessly and evenly.
  • Do not overmix the muffin batter. Overmixing can result in tough and dense muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • For a muffin with a golden-brown top, brush the tops with melted butter or milk before baking. This will also help create a crispy crust.
  • Be generous with the streusel topping. The streusel adds a delightful crunch and sweetness to the muffins.
  • If you don't have a muffin pan, you can bake the muffins in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.

Conclusion:

Cranberry bliss muffins are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of sweet cranberries, tangy cream cheese, and crunchy streusel topping makes these muffins irresistible. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you will love this recipe. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in a batch of these delicious cranberry bliss muffins.

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