CRANBERRY-ORANGE TEA BREAD MUFFINS W/ ORANGE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

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Cranberry-Orange Bread has been a holiday favorite of mine for years. These miniature muffins are perfect for gifts, dessert, or Christmas morning.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup orange juice
24 aluminum foil, miniature baking cups
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8-10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally,.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Pulse cranberries and sugar in a food processor 3-4 times or just until chopped.
  • Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, beating until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in cranberry mixture and pecans.
  • Place baking cups in miniature muffin pans; coat with cooking spray. Spoon batter into baking cups, filling completely.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Remove from pans to a wire rack. Spoon Orange Cream Cheese Glaze over warm muffins.
  • Orange Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat one 3 oz. package of softened cream cheese at medium speed until creamy. Add 1 tablespoons orange juice and 1/4 tsp of vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 147.1, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.8, Protein 1.9

Alema Alema
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Ryan Higgins
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.


Sanjaya Pariyar
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I love the way the orange zest brightens up the flavor of these muffins.


Arthur Dinara
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These muffins are so festive and delicious. They're perfect for Christmas morning.


deputy director bullock
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I made these muffins for my holiday party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them!


DERRICKO Abaai
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These muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the crunch from the chopped walnuts.


keizys sali
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I'm not a baker, but these muffins were easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Kristina Oconnor
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful. I can't believe they're made with whole wheat flour.


Destiny
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cranberries. It gives the muffins a tart and tangy flavor.


NAMBOOZE JOANITA
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These muffins are the perfect way to use up leftover cranberries. They're also a great make-ahead breakfast or snack.


Suresh Bogati
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry muffins, but these were surprisingly good. The orange flavor really shines through.


md afride
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These muffins are moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The orange cream cheese glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Noodle Fox
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I love the combination of cranberries and oranges in these muffins. They're the perfect fall treat.


Lima Biswas
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


wadzanai makanda
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These muffins are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


Duaqueen33 Duaqueen33
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I've tried many cranberry orange bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The muffins are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is simply divine.


Lwazi Masikane
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I made these muffins for a brunch party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


waqas Ali Oman
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They have the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, and the orange cream cheese glaze is the perfect finishing touch.