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Home » Seasonal » Christmas Baking » Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins

Created: December 4, 2013 Updated: May 16, 2022 by lyuba 107 Comments

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I’m happy to share my new addition to muffins recipes, Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins! They are incredible, soft with a crunchy top. Sour cranberries are perfectly balance with sweet white chocolate chips and mild sweetness of the muffin!

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins on a wood cutting board with cranberries and white chocolate chips scattered around them

Christmas baking is full swing here! The tree is up, the decorations are up, some gifts are already wrapped and the only thing that’s missing is the Christmas music. I don’t really do the music until right before the holiday. It’s probably because I used to work at restaurants a they start playing Christmas music the day after Halloween. I got so sick of it that I can only take about 2 days a year.

But decorations, baking and gifts….bring it on!

Hubby says that it’s like winter wonderland in here and the little man is running around rearranging the ornaments and singing Jingle Bells! Smells like cookies and muffins in here…heaven!

horizonal photo of Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins on a wood cutting board with cranberries and white chocolate chips scattered around them

With all this baking, I have my best friend by my side. I’m talking about the PAM Cooking Spray. PAM and I have been together for over 10 years, pretty much since I’ve started baking, and I always have a couple of them next to my oven.

PAM has always been a great tool at baking because it works best to protect your baking creations from sticking to the pan but they’ve made some improvements (like it needed it). The improved formula of Original, Butter and Baking PAM spray have zero calories and it leaves 99% less residue that a bargain brand. I love that because, as you can see, my muffin pans are used a lot and and need good protection from baked-on residue.

I actually just now tried the baking one and I’m in love! I used to just use the original one and I’ve been missing out. My favorite part is the vanilla scent!

collage of pam for baking on to of a muffin tin, muffin batter in the muffin tin, cooked muffins in a muffin tin

Muffins…we love muffins around here! Now that it’s holly-jolly Christmas time, it’s all about cranberries, gingerbread and peppermint! I am bringing on the cranberries!!

These muffins were AMAZING! So soft inside and the best crunchy top I’ve made yet! The flavor combination is perfect. Cranberries and white chocolate are just so good together!

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins on a wood cutting board with cranberries and white chocolate chips scattered around them

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sour cranberries are perfectly balance with sweet white chocolate chips and mild sweetness of the muffin!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry, muffins, white chocolate
Servings: 9 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tbs baking powder
  • 1/2 stick of butter 4 tbs
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup of cranberries
  • 3/4 cup of white chocolate chip

Instructions

  • **Tip: always mix your muffin batter until the ingredients are just combined, don't over-mix. If you over-mix, you will end up with cupcake texture or even a flat muffin.**
  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Beat the butter and sugar for a couple of minutes.
  • (On low) mix in the egg, milk and vanilla until just incorporated.
  • (Still on low) Mix in the flour, baking powder and salt until just incorporated.
  • Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Grease the muffin pan with PAM and add the matter, 3/4 way full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Notes

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Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins on a wood cutting board with cranberries and white chocolate chips scattered around them

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas Baking, Cranberry, Muffins Tagged With: cranberry, muffins, PAM, white chocolate

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Rebecca M.. says

    December 9, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    My favorite recipe to use the Pam spray products are for any cakes. They make taking them out the pan an ease.

    Reply
  2. Jacob LaFountaine says

    December 9, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    I would make a pumpkin pie

    Reply
  3. nadya kotik says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    i love to make kalachki with PAM at christmastime

    Reply
  4. Dawn @ Butter And Sprinkles says

    December 9, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    I use Pam to spray my cake pans, though I use it for a lot of things in the kitchen!

    Reply
  5. Dawn @ Butter And Sprinkles says

    December 9, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Shared on Pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/pin/98797785549442786/

    Reply
  6. Irene says

    December 10, 2013 at 1:45 am

    I use Pam when I make pancakes and eggs also on my baking dish for my rice krispies.

    Reply
  7. Kim says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:23 am

    I love using it to spray my brownie pan before I make brownies!:)

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:25 am

    I follow on Facebook.

    Reply
  9. Kim says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:25 am

    I follow on Pinterest!

    Reply
  10. Deb @ Kneaded Creations says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:41 am

    These muffins look pretty fabulous! I really love cranberries, and will take them in just about any way I can get them! I’m just popping over from the Memories by the Mile Link Party. I have pinned, liked and tweeted, and g+-ed. I would love it if you would drop by my site at http://www.kneadedcreations.com for a short visit! I will look forward to seeing you there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations.

    Reply
  11. Lorlyn63 says

    January 20, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    I shared this on my blog – sounds yummy!

    Reply
  12. Julianne says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Hi,
    Just curious the baking powder measurement seemed a lot, is it supposed to be a tablespoon or a teaspoon? Otherwise this looks amazing!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 18, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Hi, Julianne! Yes, it is a tablespoon of baking powder. These muffins are scrumptious, I hope you like them!

      Reply
  13. Janet says

    December 11, 2015 at 11:52 am

    These muffins look delicious – want to try these! Just wondering about when to add in the butter – it doesn’t say when to add in. also, is it melted or just softened ? Also, do you use fresh cranberries or the dried kind? Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Desiree @ The36thAvenue says

    December 13, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Oh my! I have to try this recipe… Pinning!

    Reply
  15. Melodie says

    December 20, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Any idea on how to adjust the time/temp if I’m using this recipe to make a loaf of bread?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 27, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Hi Melodie!
      Yes, bake it for 50-60 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  16. janet says

    December 17, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    Really want to make these muffins in the next couple of days! They look delicious. Just wondered if I could use buttermilk for the milk? Thank you!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 22, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      Hi Janet,

      Yes, you can use buttermilk just sub it for the same amount.

      Reply
  17. Amy J Placzek says

    December 21, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    Can I use dried cranberries in this recipe? Should I re-hydrate them first?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 22, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      It’s not going to be the same since the fresh one adds more moisture to it. I would try to rehydrate them in cranberry or apple juice first but they will be a little denser.

      Reply
  18. Sibille says

    September 21, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    Do you cut the cranberries in half before mixing into the batter?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      September 22, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Hi,

      I didn’t cut them in half when making this recipe. Hope you enjoy the muffins.

      Reply
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