best tasty muffins (fast and easy)

Name: Best Tasty Muffins (Fast and Easy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## BASIC MUFFIN; 1 stick(s) salted butter; 2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 3 teaspoon(s) baking powder (if double acting baking powder add 1 1/2 tsp); 1 pinch(es) salt; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 cup(s) milk; ## FRUIT VARIATIONS; 2 cup(s) fruit; raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries; ## APPLE; 1 1/2 cup(s) grated apple; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1//2 cup(s) raisins

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Cherie Szilvagyi

Deckerville, MI

Updated on Oct 7, 2025

Everyone likes a recipe that is fast and easy to make but tastes ever so good. Add any fruit to these muffins. Raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, elderberries, blueberries, cranberries, or get creative. Replace some of the flour with an equal amount of cocoa powder for chocolate muffins (1/4 cup).

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Best Tasty Muffins (Fast and Easy) baked until golden brown.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Tender and not dry at all, these are a great, basic recipe for a muffin that can be customized. It's a versatile recipe to keep on hand. We opted for the apples and raisins version, and it was a great combination. But you can try any variation of fruit you like. They're a great grab-and-go breakfast or a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 12 Muffins

Ingredients

BASIC MUFFIN
1 stick salted butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder (if double acting baking powder add 1 1/2 tsp)
1 pinch salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
FRUIT VARIATIONS
2 cups fruit; raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries
APPLE
1 1/2 cups grated apple
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1//2 cup raisins

How To Make best tasty muffins (fast and easy)

Test Kitchen Tips

We were able to get 20 regular-sized muffins with this recipe.

Step 1

Melt butter in the microwave and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. If you're adding spices, add them now.
Step 3

Combine milk, vanilla, and eggs.
Step 4

Mix until it is just combined.
Step 5

Fold in fruit of choice.
Step 6

Line a muffin tin. Divide batter between the 12 muffin cups.
Step 7

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes.
Step 8

Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
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