Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 and butter a 12-cup muffin tin, or line with muffin tin liners.

Step 2

Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil, milk, and eggs, and almond extract, and whisk everything together until well blended.

Step 4

Add the cranberries and fold to combine.

Step 5

Divide the batter into the muffin tins, and top with the sparkling sugar. Bake for about 25 minutes until risen and just starting to turn golden on top.

Step 6

Allow to cool in the muffin tins before removing.