Cranberry Muffins

By á-3855

Super easy and delicious - These cranberry muffins are a great way start to a great day!

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries, halved
• 8 tablespoons sugar; set aside 2 tablespoons
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle cranberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and set aside.

Combine remaining sugar, flour and baking powder into large bowl.

In a very small container, combine beat egg, milk and oil.

Make a hole in center of dry ingredients, pour in liquid ingredients and stir just until moistened.

Add berries and, if desired, lemon zest.

Fill 12 greased standard or 6 greased large (blue pottery) muffin cups.

Bake at 400°F for 18 minutes for standard-size muffins or for 22 minutes for large muffins.