Description
Delightful muffins that blend traditional Southern cornbread flavors with colorful sprinkles, creating a joyful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until blended smoothly.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined, careful not to over-mix.
- Stir in the rainbow sprinkles, reserving a handful for the tops of the muffins.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full, and top with reserved sprinkles.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Brush a bit of melted butter on top right when they come out of the oven for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: muffins, cornbread, funfetti, dessert, baking, Southern treat