Dulce de Leche Jumbo Muffins
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These Dulce de Leche Jumbo Muffins are my absolute go to when I want something impressive but don't have much time. The whole batch comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for weekend mornings or last minute gatherings. I love using walnuts in these because they're packed with omega 3 fatty acids that support heart health while adding a wonderful crunch. The best part? They're genuinely simple to make with ingredients most of us already have on hand, which means you can whip up a batch without any special shopping. That sweet dulce de leche swirled throughout makes each bite feel like a real treat.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 120 mldairy milk
- 2 nulllarge eggs
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gdulce de leche(store-bought or homemade)
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 100 gchopped walnuts
- 50 gcoconut oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: Optional: Use a muffin tin with non-stick coating for easy release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Ensure the dry ingredients are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Fold in the dulce de leche, chopped walnuts, and coconut oil.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Fill the cups about 3/4 of the way full.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake; the muffins should still be slightly tender.
- 8
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't skip this step; it helps the muffins release from the tin.
- 9
Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature.
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