Apple muffins

Here's a delicious recipe for apple muffins:

Apple Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or raisins

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the diced apples and nuts or raisins if using.

6. Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your tasty apple muffins!