2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 stick butter (unsalted), melted and cooled
2 large eggs
3/4 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1 c. dried cranberries
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar and baking soda; set aside. In a separate bowl, stir in butter, eggs, orange juice and orange peel. Stir liquid mixture into dry mixture until just combined. Stir in cranberries. If using topping, stir together 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spoon batter into 12 paper-lined muffin tins. Sprinkle topping on top, if desired.

Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Makes 12 muffins.