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Blueberry Muffin Tops

These Blueberry Muffin Tops are a delightful morning treat! Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and bursting with blueberries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar plus optionally more for sprinkling the tops
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon for tossing blueberries
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¾ cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries for batter
  • ½ cup Fresh blueberries for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Muffin top pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Lightly grease your muffin top pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the large egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries coated with reserved flour.
  8. Using a large cookie scoop, drop the batter into the prepared muffin top pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full. Optionally, sprinkle extra sugar on top.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • You can prep the batter a few hours ahead and refrigerate.
  • Baked muffin tops can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Freeze muffin tops for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag.