Strawberry Vanilla Muffins

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Camilla Saulsbury"

 

• Ready In: 54mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 12 muffins

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar, divided
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄4 cups halved strawberries
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°; grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. Set 1 T of the sugar aside for topping.
3. In a big bowl, whisk together the remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
4. In a blender or food processor, process strawberries, eggs, butter, and vanilla until just blended (it shouldn't be a smooth puree).
5. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
6. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups; sprinkle with reserved sugar.
7. Bake for 19-24 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool for 5 minutes; serve warm.