Maple Muffins
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Maple muffins are a delightful treat featuring the warm sweetness of pure maple syrup combined with chopped walnuts. Made with all purpose flour, butter, eggs and milk, these muffins come together in just 20 minutes of preparation before baking for 25 minutes. They suit anyone looking for a straightforward baked good to enjoy with breakfast or as a snack.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 3large eggs
- 50 mlpure maple syrup
- 200 mlmilk
- 6 gbaking powder
- 4 gsalt
- 100 gchopped walnuts(optional)
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and ensure all batter is used.
- 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the muffins after 15 minutes, as they can burn quickly.
- 8
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Serve the muffins warm, dust with confectioners' sugar, or enjoy at room temperature.
- 9
Once the muffins are cool, drizzle with a little extra maple syrup, if desired.
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