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Outrageously Good Orange Muffins

Outrageously Good Orange Muffins

Liyana
These Outrageously Good Orange Muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor from real orange juice and zest. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking, these moist orange muffins are easy to make, freezer-friendly, and topped with an optional sweet orange glaze for bakery-style results at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted (or neutral oil)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Optional Add-Ins:
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • Orange Glaze Optional:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prep
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients
  • In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Combine
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
  • Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; batter should remain slightly lumpy.
  • Fill Muffin Tin
  • Divide batter evenly, filling liners about ¾ full.
  • Bake
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, until tops are lightly golden.
  • Insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, muffins are done.
  • Cool
  • Let cool in pan for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Glaze (Optional)
  • Mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth.
  • Drizzle over slightly warm muffins.
  • Allow glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange juice and zest for the best flavor.
  • Zest oranges before juicing.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Do not overbake; check at 18 minutes.
  • Freeze unglazed muffins for best storage results.
  • Add extra zest for stronger citrus flavor.
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