Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023
Tart, juicy cranberries enhance the delicate pumpkin flavor of these muffins. Sometimes I dust the tops with powdered sugar to add a little sweetness. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona
Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar; add the pumpkin and oil and mix well. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cranberries.
  2. Fill foil- or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 159 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.