Brown Sugar Muffins

Made from pantry staples, these Brown Sugar Muffins have been a favorite for as long as I can remember! These muffins are not too sweet and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or for snack time.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings muffins

Calories 229kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter melted
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup nuts chopped coarsely (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a large bowl, stir the brown sugar and the butter together. Add the milk, egg and vanilla as stir to combine. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix just until incorporated. If using, stir in the nuts.
1 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup nuts
Divide the mixture between the prepared muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until a tested inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes.

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Notes

I used to stretch the batter to make 15-17 muffins. But in the past few years, I have decided that I like the size of the muffins the best when I only fill 12 muffin cavities. They are a little bit bigger, and you only have on muffin tin to wash!

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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