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Cranberry muffin with streusel topping on a muffin liner.

Eggnog Cranberry Muffins

Course: Biscuits & Muffins
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Deanna
Bakery-style muffins with the subtle flavor of eggnog and filled with tart fresh cranberries and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping.
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups (370g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup eggnog
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole cranberries fresh or frozen

Streusel Topping

  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix the 3 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and 1 tsp cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the vegetable oil and stir in the eggnog and vanilla.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Fold in the cranberries and then scoop the batter into a lined muffin tin.
  • In a small bowl mix the streusel ingredients with your fingers until well combined and crumbly.
  • Place a large scoop of streusel on top of each muffin.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minunutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then remove muffins from the tin and move to a cooling rack.

Notes

This makes 12 large muffins.  For a smaller batch, this recipe can be divided in half easily.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 2mg