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Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

Course Bread, Dessert
Keyword Bread, Dessert, Muffin
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 Muffins

Ingredients

Muffin Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup whole milk room temperature

Topping Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add raisins. Let sit for 10 minutes to plump the raisins. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray or line with paper liners; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugars. Stir with a whisk to combine. Make a well in the center.
  4. In a 4 cup measuring cup with a pour spout whisk the butter, egg, vanilla, and milk together until well blended. Pour into the center of the flour mixture. Fold everything together until just moistened. Avoid over-mixing. Fold in the raisins.
  5. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Mix the the cinnamon and sugar for the topping together in a small bowl and sprinkle it over the batter in muffin cup. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.