Soft, golden, and delightfully buttery, these homemade Butter Muffins are a classic treat that delivers rich flavor in every bite! Perfectly tender and moist, these muffins strike a balance between simplicity and indulgence, making them ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and vanilla extract, and elevated by the creamy richness of softened unsalted butter, this easy muffin recipe comes together in just 35 minutes from start to finish. The light and fluffy texture, achieved by a careful mixing technique, ensures a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Serve them warm right out of the oven for ultimate comfort, or store them for up to three days—their irresistible flavor and aroma will have everyone reaching for seconds. If you're looking for a simple yet satisfying baked treat, these Butter Muffins are sure to become a go-to favorite!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your butter muffins warm, or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Calories |
2520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.0 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 2286 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.9 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.