Cranberry orange muffins are a perfect treat for chilly fall mornings.

Molly Bolton

Cranberry and orange were made for each otherand the proof is in these cranberry orange muffins.

Perfect for chilly fall mornings, youll want to make these soft and flavorful muffins again and again.

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They’re a little different from most muffin recipes.

Or move the container to the fridge, and they’ll last up to five days.

Can You Freeze Cranberry Orange Muffins?

Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins ingredients

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Yes, it’s possible for you to freeze cranberry orange muffins.

Freeze up to 2 months.

More Muffin Recipes

Muffins andquick breadsare the ultimate make-ahead breakfast and snack options.

Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins after baking

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Line 12 standard-sized muffin wells with paper liners; set aside.

Combine the sugar and zest:

Add the granulated sugar and orange zest to a large bowl.

Using your fingertips, rub the sugar and zest together until evenly combined and fragrant.

Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins lining the pan with paper liners

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Make the batter:

Add the softened butter to the bowl.

Be careful not to overmix.

Let the batter rest in the pan for 10 minutes.

Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins rubbing the zest into the sugar

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Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins adding the butter to the sugar

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Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins adding the eggs

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Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins adding the juice and sour cream to the batter

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Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins whisking together the dry ingredients

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Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins after adding the flour mixture and milk

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Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins folding in the cranberries

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Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins batter resting in pan

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Southern Living Cranberry Orange Muffins after baking

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