Muffin Top Recipes
Enjoy the best part of a muffin—the golden, slightly crisp, and perfectly domed muffin top! This easy-to-make recipe delivers bakery-style muffin tops with a soft, fluffy center and endless flavor variations.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- whisk
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Ice cream scoop or spoon
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier option
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice dairy or non-dairy
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional, adds warmth!
- Mix-in Options Choose One or Mix & Match!:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest for a citrusy touch
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, Greek yogurt, and milk until smooth.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gently Fold Everything Together: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently. Do not overmix!
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in your choice of chocolate chips, blueberries, nuts, or lemon zest.
- Scoop & Shape: Drop 2-tablespoon-sized dollops of batter onto the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and centers are set. A toothpick should come out clean.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
Pro Tips for Perfect Muffin Tops:
Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
Do not overmix to keep muffin tops fluffy.
Chill the dough for 10 minutes before baking for extra thickness.
Brush with melted butter after baking for a bakery-style finish.