Pin Sweet, tender cornbread muffins studded with colorful sprinkles are perfect for celebrations or adding fun to any meal.
I first baked these Funfetti Cornbread Muffins for my niece's birthday and they quickly became a family favorite for holidays and potlucks.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (130 g)
- Yellow cornmeal: 1 cup (160 g)
- Granulated sugar: 2/3 cup (130 g)
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Whole milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Unsalted butter: 1/3 cup (75 g), melted and slightly cooled
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Rainbow sprinkles: 1/3 cup (60 g), jimmies style only
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Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Sprinkles:
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Portion Batter:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Pin We love making these muffins together for birthdays and weekend brunches, and sharing them with neighbors always brings smiles all around.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, muffin tin, paper liners or nonstick spray, spatula, measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and dairy (milk, butter). Some sprinkles may contain soy or traces of nuts.
Nutritional Information
Each muffin contains about 185 calories, 6 g fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 3 g protein.
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Bring a little celebration to your table with these delightful muffins—they're sure to brighten any gathering.
Recipe Questions
- → What makes these muffins colorful?
Rainbow sprinkles (jimmies style) are gently folded into the batter, giving each muffin a fun, festive look.
- → Can I substitute buttermilk for whole milk?
Yes, replacing milk with buttermilk adds a pleasant tang and increases moisture in the finished muffins.
- → How do I prevent overmixing the batter?
Stir wet and dry ingredients together only until just combined; this helps maintain light and tender muffins.
- → Is it safe to use any type of sprinkles?
Choose jimmies sprinkles, as nonpareils tend to bleed color and may change the texture of the muffins.
- → What tools are needed to prepare these muffins?
You’ll need mixing bowls, a whisk, a muffin tin, liners or nonstick spray, spatula, and measuring tools.
- → Are these muffins suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, they contain no meat products but do have dairy and eggs, so are vegetarian-friendly.
