Sweet Cornbread Muffins

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• yellow cornmeal↗3⁄4 cup
• granulated sugar↗2⁄3 cup
• baking powder↗5 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• extra large egg1
• milk↗1 cup
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F Spray 2 muffin tins with vegetable oil spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl or saucepan, melt the butter.

4. 4

   Whisk the egg lightly while the butter cools a bit, then add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter.

5. 5

   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the mixed liquid, stirring lightly until just blended. Don't over-mix because the muffins will be tough.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter into the muffin tins. Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, until the muffins have risen, are golden-brown and springy to the touch.

7. 7

   Pop out of the tins and let cool a bit before serving.