Easy Vanilla Muffins

Soft, fluffy vanilla muffins made with simple pantry ingredients. A quick homemade bake that yields 6 tender muffins perfect for breakfast or dessert.

These easy vanilla muffins are soft, airy, and lightly sweet with a warm vanilla flavor. Made in one bowl with everyday ingredients, they are perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or simple dessert. This small-batch recipe yields 6 muffins, ideal when you want fresh homemade baking without leftovers.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a 6-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should look slightly lumpy.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.