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A fun twist on classic comfort food for every celebration! These Funfetti Cornbread Muffins combine the sweetness of cornbread with colorful sprinkles for a festive treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies style)
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract for a hint of sweetness
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Stuff: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine & Add Color: Gently stir wet ingredients into the dry. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Fill the Muffin Tins: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each one 3/4 full. Add extra sprinkles on top.
- Bake & Enjoy: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use jimmies-style sprinkles for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins fluffy.
- Add extra sprinkles on top for a festive look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 4g