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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Muffins

    4th of July Muffins

    Published by Melissa on July 1, 2013 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 32 Comments

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    Kick off your Independence Day celebration this year with red, white and blue muffins. Moist, fluffy muffins load with red cranberries, blueberries and topped with a sweet white streusel topping.

    My family loves walking up to piping, hot muffins and one of their favorites is Blueberry Streusel Muffins. I decided it would be fun to dress them up for the 4th of July by adding dried cranberries and sprinkling them with red, white and blue sanding sugar.

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    The dried cranberries added a great texture as well as a little tartness to the muffins. The colored sugars added to the fun red, white and blue theme, but they’re definitely optional if you don’t have them at home.

    4th of July Muffins

    We always have barbecued ribs on the 4th of July. This year I’ll serve the ribs with Quick Potato Salad made in the Pressure Cooker, plenty of fresh fruit and corn on the cob. For dessert, some easy-to-make Fresh Berry Parfaits. When the sun goes down we’ll be celebrating with fireworks in the street and end the day with a bang.

    How about you? How will you be celebrating this 4th of July?

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    4th of July Blueberry Cranberry Muffins

    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Muffins
    Keyword: baking, Breakfast, recipe
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    Muffins

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 1 cup dried cranberries

    Streusel Topping

    • 4 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • red white and blue sanding sugar, optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or vegetable oil, or line with paper muffin liners.
    • Prepare streusel topping: combine sugar and flour in a small bowl. Mix in oil with a fork until well combined and sandy; set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and milk and mix until well combine. Add flour mixture and stir just until blended.
    • Stir in blueberries and cranberries.
    • Divide batter evenly into 12 muffin cups.Sprinkle muffins with streusel topping. Sprinkle streusel topping with red, white and blue sanding sugar.
    • Bake for for 20 to 25 min, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes in the pans.
    • Remove muffins from pans and cool on a wire rack.
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    1. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      July 04, 2013 at 1:14 am

      Happy 4th of July mum!! 😀 I hope you have a great holiday xxx

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    2. Chaya

      July 02, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      They are just perfect for the Fourth and for every day.

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    3. Nutmeg Nanny

      July 02, 2013 at 11:02 am

      These muffins are too adorable 🙂 and the flavors are just perfect!

      Reply
    4. Sue {munchkin munchies}

      July 02, 2013 at 1:43 am

      Beautiful and so festive!

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    5. Donna

      July 02, 2013 at 12:46 am

      Thanks, Barbara, for all the festive and delicious goodies – and for being a warm and wonderful human being. You have inspired me so many times!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        July 02, 2013 at 7:36 am

        Wow – that’s so nice. Thanks Donna!

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    6. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      July 01, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      They are scrumptious, Barbara.
      Have a wonderful 4th of July!

      Angie

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    7. Nessa

      July 01, 2013 at 5:41 pm

      These look delicious!

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    8. Carol

      July 01, 2013 at 4:39 pm

      What a yummy way to start the day on the 4th of July. Thanks Barbara!

      Reply
    9. carrian

      July 01, 2013 at 4:29 pm

      Those look perfect for this week!!! Love it!

      Reply
    10. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker

      July 01, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Love how festive this muffin is. Anything with streusel topping always gets my attention. Love your baking cups too! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Emily

      July 01, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      My kids would love these! Totally pinned!

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    12. Winnie

      July 01, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      How great do they look! I bet they taste even better!

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    13. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      July 01, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      My sister heads back to the states on the 4th, so I’ll eat my picnic as the only American around 🙂 Hope the sun comes out by then!

      Cute muffins, Barbara!

      Reply
    14. Valérie (France)

      July 01, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Barbara, Juste ce qu’il faut pour la saison et pour cette fête
      Bonne soirée
      Valérie.

      Reply
    15. Melissa B

      July 01, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      Perfect for the 4th of July!
      They are so pretty! I pinned to my Holiday recipe board.

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    16. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen

      July 01, 2013 at 10:00 am

      You must know I LOVE this!!!

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    17. 2sistersrecipes

      July 01, 2013 at 7:59 am

      MMmm delicious idea for the 4th – fun for the entire family ! Love the photos too! so pretty!

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    18. Rosa

      July 01, 2013 at 7:29 am

      Lovely muffins!

      Have a wonderful 4th of July.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

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    19. Deborah

      July 01, 2013 at 6:56 am

      I know I’d love to start my 4th of July off with these!!

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    20. Tieghan

      July 01, 2013 at 6:53 am

      So fun! I love these and the sound completely delicious!

      Reply
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