Best 7 Acorn Muffin Recipes

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Acorn muffins are a unique and flavorful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Made with a combination of acorn flour and traditional wheat flour, these muffins have a delightful nutty flavor and a tender crumb. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free option or simply want to try something new, acorn muffins are sure to satisfy your taste buds. With a variety of recipes available, you're sure to find the perfect one to suit your preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ACORN MUFFIN



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Through the creative process that is cooking, we came up with one of our fantastic creations we affectionately call the Acorn Muffin. This sweet and palate-cleansing treat is served with many of our flavorful meals (16 to be exact) at the Acorn Grill.

Provided by AcornGrill

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter
¾ tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ tablespoon white vinegar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Whisk sugar and butter together until sugar is mostly dissolved. Stir in baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add vinegar. Pour in flour slowly; make a small indent in the flour. Crack egg into the indent. Mix batter slightly and gradually pour in milk, mixing until just combined. Fold in Cheddar cheese.
  • Spoon batter into the muffin cups until 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 358.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup medium cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and eggs. With the mixer on the lowest speed, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and stir until they are just blended. Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 30 minutes, until the tops are crisp and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly and remove from the pan.

BASIC CORN MUFFINS



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A simple but delicious muffin recipe that can easily be dressed up by adding jalapenos, honey or anything else.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, oil and milk; stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CORN MUFFINS



Corn Muffins image

Tried these out during Thanksgiving. They were a big hit!

Provided by Anne O. Nymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
  • Mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add buttermilk, butter, and egg; mix well. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pans 10 to 15 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 357.8 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

BEST EVER CORN MUFFINS



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This recipe was handed down to me from my mother. It's easy to make and the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. Enjoy!

Provided by CHAROLETTEKD

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter, softened
9 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups biscuit baking mix
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together baking mix and cornmeal. Blend this mixture into the butter/egg mixture, alternately with the milk; stir just until combined. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 233.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

DELUXE CORN MUFFINS



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These tender corn muffins are the cream of the crop! Tender and moist, the muffins get a pleasing hint of sweetness from the easy homemade honey butter. -Angela Lively Baxter, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup whole kernel corn
HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, egg yolk, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in corn., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat butter and honey until blended. Serve with muffins.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET CORN MUFFINS



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I love to make cornbread and corn muffins, but often the results are not moist or sweet enough for my taste. So I experimented until I came up with these light, pleasantly sweet muffins. They ended up winning a blue ribbon at our county fair. —Patty Bourne, Owings, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup 2% milk, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add eggs, shortening and 1/2 cup of milk; beat for 1 minute. Add remaining milk; beat just until blended. Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until muffins test done, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Properly Measure Ingredients: Use a kitchen scale or measuring cups to ensure accurate measurements for the best results.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh and high-quality ingredients for optimal taste and texture.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can result in tough and dense muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Muffin Tins: Grease or line your muffin tins with paper liners for easy removal of the muffins.
  • Muffin Fillings: Experiment with different fillings like nuts, fruits, chocolate chips, or spices for varied flavors.
  • Baking Time and Temperature: Observe the baking time and temperature specified in the recipe. Different recipes may have different requirements.
  • Muffin Tops: For golden brown muffin tops, brush the tops with melted butter or milk before baking.
  • Cooling: Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Acorn muffins are not only delicious but also a versatile treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, breakfast item, or even dessert. With a variety of recipes available, you can explore different flavors and textures to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer classic acorn muffins, variations with fillings like nuts, fruits, or chocolate, or even gluten-free or vegan options, there's a recipe perfect for every taste. By following these tips and experimenting with different recipes, you can create delectable acorn muffins that will impress your family and friends.

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