Maple Brown Butter Christmas Morning Muffins
Maple Brown Butter Christmas Morning Muffins are the perfect holiday treat, filling your kitchen with a warm, nutty aroma. With a delightful blend of brown butter, rich maple syrup, and a hint of cinnamon, these muffins are sure to enchant everyone gathered around the breakfast table. Easy to make and utterly scrumptious, they bring joy to every bite and create lasting memories during the festive season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tins.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix cooled browned butter with eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra richness, use high-quality pure maple syrup. Allow batter to rest for about 15 minutes before baking for fluffier muffins. Feel free to swap half the flour for whole wheat or add chocolate chips for indulgence.