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Brown Sugar Date Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Brown Sugar Date Muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfectly sweetened with natural dates and a blend of brown and granulated sugars. Featuring a tender crumb enhanced by warm cinnamon and a touch of vanilla, they are ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack. The addition of buttermilk and melted butter contributes to their rich texture, while optional turbinado sugar topping provides a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp Kosher or fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates (dried)
  • 1–2 tbsp turbinado sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425℉ (220℃). Prepare your 12-cup muffin pan by either spraying it with baking spray or lining it with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Soak the Dates: Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour 1 cup of boiling water over them. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  4. Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the dark brown sugar, white granulated sugar, and eggs together until smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. Add Butter, Vanilla, and Buttermilk: To the sugar and egg mixture, add the melted butter (cooled), pure vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Fold Dates and Batter: Drain the soaked dates, reserving a little soaking water if desired to adjust batter consistency. Fold the softened dates into the wet ingredients.
  7. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  8. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
  9. Optional Topping: Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of turbinado sugar over the tops of the muffins for a crunchy, sweet crust.
  10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes at 425℉, then immediately reduce the oven temperature to 350℉ (175℃) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  11. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Soaking the dates softens them and enhances their natural sweetness, making them blend smoothly into the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure the muffins stay light and tender.
  • Using room temperature ingredients helps create a smooth batter and even baking.
  • If you prefer a milder date flavor, reduce the amount of dates to ¾ cup.
  • Turbinado sugar topping is optional but adds a nice texture contrast with a subtle sweetness.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Find it online: https://cookedbylina.com/brown-sugar-date-muffins-recipe/