Brown Sugar Caramel Muffins

Here’s a delicious recipe for Brown Sugar Caramel Muffins—soft, moist muffins with a rich caramel flavor and a sweet brown sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Brown Sugar Caramel Muffins

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + ½ tsp vinegar)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup (60ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For the Topping:

• ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp (30g) butter, melted
• 1-2 tbsp caramel sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter & sugar: In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla.
5. Combine: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix).
6. Add caramel: Swirl in caramel sauce lightly for a marbled effect.
7. Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly (about ¾ full).
8. Make topping: Mix brown sugar and melted butter, then sprinkle over muffins.
9. Bake 18-20 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Drizzle with caramel while warm.

Enjoy your gooey, caramel-packed muffins! Let me know if you’d like any variations (like adding nuts or cinnamon). 😊