Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins
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4.2
Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins
Description
This recipe incorporates diced tart Granny Smith apples into a batter flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and the classic snickerdoodle cinnamon-sugar topping. The batter mixes vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and flour-based ingredients with spices and fruit, baked in a muffin tray at 350°F until set and lightly browned.
The texture is moist and tender, with soft apple pieces dispersed through the crumb, providing bursts of flavor and moisture. The topping adds a sweet cinnamon crunch that contrasts with the soft interior. The combination of buttermilk and oil helps maintain a moist baked good, while the cinnamon spice emphasizes the snickerdoodle profile.
These muffins can be enjoyed fresh and make a suitable breakfast or snack option. The recipe is adapted from Creations by Kara, suggesting a reliable blend of apple and cinnamon flavors in a familiar muffin format.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 apple Granny Smith, cored, peeled, diced
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Topping
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tray with paper or silicone liners (or cooking spray).
- Combine the oil and sugar together in a medium bowl.
- Add in the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the diced apple.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the apple mixture and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly amongst the prepared muffin tray(s), filling about 2/3 full.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake 16-18 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack.
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon together to create the topping.
- Brush the melted butter evenly on top of the muffins and dip into the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Creations by Kara.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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