Dulce de Leche Muffins
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Moist and sweet muffins filled with caramelized dulce de leche, perfect for breakfast or snack time.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 150 mldairy milk
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gdulce de leche
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 100 gunsalted pecans, chopped
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: Optional: Use a muffin tin with non-stick coating for easier removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: A gentle whisk helps prevent lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Gently fold in dulce de leche and pecans.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to avoid crushing the nuts.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Fill each cup about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown.
Tip: Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin.
- 8
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This helps the muffins retain their shape.
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