Eggnog Cranberry Orange Muffins

Ingredients:

Streusel Topping:

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Pinch of salt
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Muffins:

• 1 cup fresh cranberries, quartered
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Orange Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions:

1. Prep the Oven and Pan:

   • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
   • Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2. Make the Streusel:

   • Combine sugars, flour, pecans, and salt in a bowl.
   • Drizzle with melted butter and stir until crumbly.

3. Prep the Cranberries:

   • Toss cranberries with orange zest and a tablespoon of sugar.

4. Mix the Wet Ingredients:

   • In a bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, melted butter, oil, eggnog, and vanilla.

5. Combine Wet and Dry:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
   • Fold in the cranberries.

6. Fill the Muffin Tin:

   • Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling them almost full.
   • Top each muffin with streusel.

7. Bake:

   • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-17 more minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and Glaze:

   • Let muffins cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice to make the glaze.
   • Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.

Tips and Substitutions:

• Cranberries: You can use dried cranberries if you prefer, but omit the extra sugar.
• Citrus Zest: Try using lemon or lime zest for a different flavor.
• Nuts: You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
• Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free butter and milk alternatives in the glaze.
• Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend.

Enjoy your delicious Cranberry Orange Streusel Muffins!