Butter Rum Muffins Recipe

Name: Butter Rum Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tablespoons rum; For glaze; 2 tablespoons rum; 3 tablespoons sugar; milk, if needed

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons rum
For glaze
2 tablespoons rum
3 tablespoons sugar
milk, if needed

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Grease or line 12 muffin cups.
3
Beat butter with electic mixer until creamy; add 1/2 cup sugar, beating well.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
5
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cloves and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
6
Combine milk and 3 tablespoons of rum in another bowl.
7
Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk mixture, ending with flour mixture and combining only until JUST blended.
8
Spoon batter into muffin pan, filling 3/4 full.
9
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
10
Remove from pans immediately and cool on a wire rack.
11
Alternatively, you can make mini-muffins; bake for about 15 minutes.
12
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons rum and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a small saucepan; heat slowly, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
13
If mixture is too thick, add a little milk.
14
Brush glaze over warm muffins.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Butter Rum Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butter Rum Muffins

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