Funfetti Cornbread Muffins (Printable format)

Sweet, colorful cornbread muffins with cheerful sprinkles. Ideal as a party treat or snack.

# List of ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

11 - 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles

# How to make it:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold rainbow sprinkles into the batter, distributing evenly for color throughout.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake 18-22 minutes until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
  • Perfect for parties and festive occasions
02 -
  • Sprinkles may slightly melt in the batter but still create a colorful effect.
  • These muffins freeze well for up to 2 months.
03 -
  • Use jimmies sprinkles for best results since they hold their shape.
  • Do not overmix once sprinkles are added to avoid color bleeding.
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