Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Muffins W Orange Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Muffins! Perfect for gifting during the holidays, enjoying as a festive dessert, or starting your Christmas morning with a burst of flavor. These miniature muffins combine the tartness of cranberries and the zest of oranges in a moist and tender tea bread, topped with a luscious orange cream cheese glaze. Get ready for a holiday treat that's both beautiful and delicious!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 154.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Muffins W Orange Cream Cheese Glaze

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How to Make Cranberry Orange Tea Bread Muffins W Orange Cream Cheese Glaze

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Toast ½ cup pecans in a single layer on a shallow baking sheet for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
  3. Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Pulse 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries and ¼ cup granulated sugar in a food processor 3-4 times, or until coarsely chopped.
  5. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup orange juice alternately to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined after each addition.
  8. Stir in the cranberry mixture and toasted pecans.
  9. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  10. Coat the liners with cooking spray.
  11. Fill each liner about ¾ full with batter.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. While muffins cool, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, beat 3 ounces of softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  15. Add 1 tablespoon orange juice and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  16. Gradually add 1 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
  17. Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

11g

Carbs

8g

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