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Apple Mini Muffins

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Apple Mini Muffins are soft, bite-sized treats bursting with the cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh apples. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or lunchboxes, these muffins are quick to make and even quicker to disappear.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh apples (peeled and cored)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line with mini paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, stirring just until combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped apples gently.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.Use whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.Top with cinnamon sugar or oats before baking for extra texture.Substitute oil for butter if preferred.Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.

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