Blackberry Muffins

Blackberry Muffins

 

 

Prep time: 15 Min - Cook time: 20 Min - Total time: 35 Min - Makes 12 Muffins

 

 

Ingredients

 

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries

 

Instructions

 

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/4 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk. beating well after each addition. Fold in blackberries.
2. Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

 

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Notes:

 

These are really good - we are able to get fresh blackberries from a friend or the farmer's market in Blairsville during the summer.  Fresh is definitely best.

 

 

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