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This image shows the freshly baked maple muffins cooling on a wire rack after baking.

Maple Muffins

Maple muffins are a cozy, sweet treat made with rich maple syrup, fluffy batter, and a hint of butter. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these golden muffins offer a warm, comforting flavor with every bite, ideal for any maple lover!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 180.4 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Oven
  • Muffin Tin

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ¾ tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
    This image shows the dry ingredients being whisked together in a mixing bowl.
  • Cut in the butter until fully incorporated.
    This image shows butter being cut into the dry mixture until fully incorporated and crumbly.
  • Add the egg, maple syrup, and milk, stirring just until combined—avoid overmixing.
    This image shows egg, maple syrup, and milk being added to the dry mixture and gently stirred until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into greased muffin tins, filling each about halfway.
    This image shows the muffin batter being poured into greased muffin tins, filling each tin halfway.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
    This image shows the maple muffins baking in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Place the muffins on a cooling wire for them to be edible.
    This image shows the freshly baked maple muffins cooling on a wire.

Notes

  • Overmixing the batter can result in dense muffins, so stir just until the ingredients are combined.