Best Mini Muffins (Printer-Friendly Version)

Moist and fluffy mini muffins made with simple ingredients and customizable flavors for every taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
02 - Add granulated sugar to the wet ingredients and stir until fully integrated and smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
05 - Incorporate your choice of toppings such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, lemon zest, or poppy seeds for added flavor and texture.
06 - Using a small cookie scoop, evenly distribute the batter into a greased or lined mini muffin pan.
07 - Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the mini muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For consistent sizing and uniform baking, use a small cookie scoop when portioning the batter.