By Krista Teigen
Updated Feb 17, 2025
I don’t know about you, but this holiday season has me in sweet treat overdrive! These cranberry muffins are so quick and easy to make, and they really bring out the holiday spirit. Fresh cranberries add a beautiful color and flavor, and they’re not too sweet, either. Ready in just 35 minutes, I have a feeling this cranberry muffin recipe will be seeing a lot of action this holiday season!
Christmas is fast approaching this year, and I am feeling woefully underprepared. I am usually big on making a huge Christmas morning spread, but this year, I want to do something simple. These cranberry muffins are the perfect easy Christmas breakfast. They’re fun, festive, tart, and delicious!
Beginner Tips
- Measure the flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dry, dense muffins.
- Don’t over-mix the muffin batter. There shouldn’t be any dry flour, but stop mixing as soon as it’s combined. Over-mixing can cause dense and chewy muffins.
- Make sure that your oven is fully pre-heated before adding in the muffins. If it is cold, they won’t cook through properly.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 210 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ▢ ¾ cup milk 170 grams, room temperature
- ▢ ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 114 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 grams
- ▢ 2 cups fresh cranberries 232 grams
- ▢ 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar 23 grams; optional, for topping
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In another bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup milk, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the cranberries. 2 cups fresh cranberries
- Place an even amount of the batter into the cups of a greased muffin tin.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the tops. 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Muffin Tin
Becky’s Tips
- To help prevent the cranberries from sinking to the bottom of your muffins, toss them in a little bit of all-purpose flour.
- When I’m craving a bit of crunch, I like to fold in about ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cranberry Muffins Step by Step
Gather all your ingredients together.
Whisk the Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, ¾ cup of milk, ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of almond extract.
Fold in the Cranberries: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Fold in 2 cups of fresh cranberries.
Divide the Muffins: Place an even amount of the batter into the cups of a greased muffin tin. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of turbinado sugar over the tops.
Bake the Muffins: Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
How to Store
Store leftover cranberry muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
More Muffin Recipes to Try!
Beer Bread Muffins
Blueberry Pancake Mix Muffins
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Mixed Berry Muffins
Cranberry Muffins Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 210 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ¾ cup milk 170 grams, room temperature
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 114 grams, room temperature
- 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 grams
- 2 cups fresh cranberries 232 grams
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar 23 grams; optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In another bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup milk, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the cranberries. 2 cups fresh cranberries
- Place an even amount of the batter into the cups of a greased muffin tin.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the tops. 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Video
Notes
- To help prevent the cranberries from sinking to the bottom of your muffins, toss them in a little bit of all-purpose flour.
- When I’m craving a bit of crunch, I like to fold in about ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
