Copycat Department Store Blueberry Muffins
 
 
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 stick (8 Tablespoons) butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • 2 and ½ cups blueberries, fresh preferred (but frozen is OK)
  • granulated or coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease or line a standard muffin pan and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl if using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, until each is thoroughly blended. Add in the baking powder, salt and vanilla.
  4. Turn the mixer to low and alternatively add the flour and milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until everything just comes together. A few dry streaks may remain.
  5. Mash about ½ of the blueberries and gently fold these in with the whole blueberries into the batter.
  6. Evenly distribute the batter into your muffin pan and sprinkle the tops with the sugar.
  7. Bake in your preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
Muffins should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator and will keep for a few days. They can also be frozen and thawed.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/copycat-department-store-blueberry-muffins/