Costco-Style Orange Cranberry Muffins

Preparation

Step 1: Pre-heat and prepare dry ingredients [00:56]

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, the zest of 2 large oranges, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Mix until the zest is well incorporated and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the wet ingredients and mix the batter [01:43]

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar, and 4 large eggs. Mix well using a hand mixer or whisk.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and free of lumps.

Step 3: Add the fruit [03:02]

• Gently fold 3 cups fresh cranberries (a portion of which should be sliced) into the batter.

Step 4: Fill the tins [03:44]

• Place paper liners in two muffin tins.
• Use a measuring scoop to fill each liner to three-quarters full.

Step 5: Make and add the streusel topping [04:18]

• In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup white granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp cold butter. Use a pastry blender or two large forks to cut the butter into the flour until a crumbly texture is achieved. Add 1 tbsp cream to combine.
• Sprinkle the topping over each muffin and add a few extra cranberries.

Step 6: Bake [05:23]

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 26-28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7: Glaze and serve [05:50]

• Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 3-4 tbsp cream (adjusting the amount for desired thickness).
• Once the muffins are cooled, drizzle the glaze over them.