These Easy and Fluffy Vanilla Muffins are the perfect blend of lightness and flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With a soft, airy texture and a rich vanilla aroma, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. The best part? They’re incredibly simple to make, using basic pantry ingredients. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these muffins will always turn out beautifully fluffy and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or berries for extra flavor
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together using a spatula or spoon. Be careful not to overmix—stop once there are no large pockets of dry flour visible. The batter should be slightly lumpy for fluffier muffins.
- Fill the Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full. If adding chocolate chips or berries, gently fold them into the batter before filling the cups.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your light, fluffy vanilla muffins warm or at room temperature!