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Judy John

Beginner Vanilla Muffins Recipe

These beginner vanilla muffins deliver fluffy texture, sweet buttery flavor, and easy homemade comfort for busy mornings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh berries optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin Pan
  • Oven
  • Whisk
  • Cooling Rack
  • Ice Cream Scoop
  • Freezer
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and line muffin pan before preparing vanilla muffin batter ingredients together carefully.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together inside large bowl until evenly combined.
  3. Mix melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth creamy liquid forms beautifully inside bowl.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture gently creating soft fluffy batter without overmixing anything badly.
  5. Stir chocolate chips or berries into batter for extra flavor and fun texture variation easily.
  6. Scoop batter evenly into muffin pan filling cups about three quarters full before baking carefully.
  7. Bake muffins until tops rise golden and centers spring back softly when touched lightly afterward.
  8. Cool muffins briefly before serving warm or freezing extras for quick breakfasts during busy mornings.

Notes

Bake slightly less for softer muffins or longer for crispier golden tops depending on preferred texture. Freeze cooled muffins individually inside airtight bags for convenient breakfasts later. Let muffins cool before stacking for easier assembly handling. Add lemon zest, cinnamon, or nuts for flavor customization. Store covered up to four days.