The Best Blueberry Muffins

I got this recipe years ago and make it several times during blueberry season. The flavor is very fresh.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  large eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon salt (I use 1/4 tsp)
• 2 1⁄2 cups blueberries, mash 1/2 cup with a fork
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375º. Grease 12 regular muffin cups, including the area between each cup. I grease my cupcake liners too.
2. In a medium bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix mashed berries into batter.
4. Fold in half the flour with a spatula, then half the milk. Add the remaining flour and milk. Fold in remaining blueberries.
5. Scoop batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let muffins cool at least 30 minutes in the pan before removing.