Pina Colada Mini Muffins
Indulge in tropical bliss with these bite-sized Pina Colada Mini Muffins, a delightful fusion of island flavors baked into perfectly soft, golden morsels. Featuring crushed pineapple, sweetened shredded coconut, and a touch of optional rum, these mini muffins are a fun twist on the classic cocktail, creating a sweet treat that’s bursting with sunshine-inspired goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 12-minute bake time, they’re the ideal recipe for last-minute gatherings or casual snacking. Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly fragrant thanks to coconut and vanilla extracts, these muffins are perfect served as-is or topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for added sweetness. Easy to make and boasting bold tropical flavors, they’re guaranteed to transport your taste buds to paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons coconut extract
- 0.5 cups crushed pineapple, drained
- 0.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoons rum (optional)
- 0.25 cups milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract to the butter mixture, mixing well until combined.
Stir in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and rum (if using).
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 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 tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the muffins as is, or sprinkle with powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze for added sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.5 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.3 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 1703 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.2 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*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.
