Heavenly Blueberry Muffins

Well it's that time of year again when berries are falling off the bushes and just begging us to pick them!   Last weekend we picked blueberries and peaches galore, so I thought I'd share my favorite use for those blueberries....muffins!

A little disclaimer here...if you're looking for super healthy blueberry muffins...you might want to keep looking.  These are absolutely delicious, with tons of flavor...and about as many calories:) 

 But that being said...these really are a must try!

Heavenly Blueberry Muffins

3 cups cake flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 cups melted butter (3 sticks)

1 1/2 cups sugar

2/3 cup milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 eggs

1 Tbsp flour

1 Tbsp sugar

2 cups blueberries (frozen are okay too)

First of all sift the 3 cups of cake flour with 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.  Sifting it together ensures that it is well mixed and the flour is light and fluffy.

In a separate bowl, beat together 1 1/2 cups melted butter with 1 1/2 cups of sugar 

until they are airy.  Add the 2/3 cup milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and the 4 eggs. 

Mix well.  

Make sure your berries are cleaned and rid of all their stems.  

Sprinkle the berries with 1 Tbsp flour & 1 Tbsp sugar.  

Toss them to make sure they are all coated and set them aside.

Blend the flour mixture with the butter and sugar mixture until there are no visible lumps.  

Try not to over beat the batter.  Stir in the coated blueberries.

Using a spoon or a large cookie scoop (my favorite) fill the muffin lined pans 2/3 full with batter. 

My daughter requested the flower muffin papers for fun!

Place them in a preheated 350 degree oven for 22-24 minutes.

A little info about cake pans.  If you have a dark colored muffin or cake pan, the edges of your muffins will brown faster than if you have a light/ metallic pan.  So if you're looking for a soft cake or muffin without dark edges...invest in a light pan...Wilton make a great one!

Let the muffins cool and enjoy...the hardest part is only eating one!