Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet for breakfast or want a delicious treat, these easy hot butter rum muffins will make your day. They’re practically Instagram-worthy! You will not get tired of these tasty little indulgences.
What Flavor is Butter Rum?
Butter rum is a decadent buttery flavor with rum undertones. It also tends to have vanilla and caramel flavors. Although the sweetness can vary based on the recipe, many butter rum items are on the sweet side.
How to Make Butter Rum Muffins
Fortunately, the process is relatively simple to create some of the most delicious butter rum muffins you’ve ever had.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour – You could use self-rising flour; remember that baking powder and baking soda are in self-rising flour. It will no longer be necessary if you choose to make the swap.
Baking powder – Baking powder (or a baking powder substitute) is a necessary ingredient when using all purpose flour.
Baking soda – Don’t skip the baking soda to get the perfect rise for your muffins! However, if you must, use a baking soda substitute.
Salted butter – If you use unsalted butter instead, add ½ teaspoon salt to your recipe.
Brown sugar – Using alternative forms of sugar is acceptable like coconut sugar. However, the caramel flavor included in brown sugar can add a nice sweetness to your muffins that granulated sugar skips. Brown sugar is less sweet than white sugar. You may need less white sugar if you want to go that route.
Eggs – If the eggs are at room temperature, the recipe will cream together far easier than with cold eggs. Consider leaving your eggs out for a bit before beginning this recipe.
Vanilla extract – When you want a flavorful baked good, use vanilla extract. Just a small amount can take your muffins to new levels. If you don’t have vanilla extract in your pantry, you can use a vanilla extract substitute.
Butter extract – Butter extract is not as common as most other ingredients on this list. Given that there is butter in the recipe, you could skip this item. However, adding some butter extract can draw out the butter flavor in your muffins.
Milk – Whole milk is recommended, but a whole milk substitute can be used. Oat milk would be an interesting addition to this yummy recipe!
Spiced rum – There are a variety of spiced rums to choose from. A popular option for baking is Captain Morgan Spiced Rum or Bacardi Spiced Rum.
Butterscotch chips (optional) – The butterscotch chips add a delicious layer to the butter rum flavor in the muffins. You don’t want to skip this part!
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a muffin tin with oil. You may also use liners.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and baking soda. You may use an electric mixer or whisk.
3. Using a large bowl and a hand mixer, combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and butter extract.
4. Add the milk and rum to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
5. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and continue until just combined.
6. Fold in the butterscotch chips with a rubber spatula.
7. Transfer the muffin batter into the prepared muffin pan with a cookie scoop; ensure they are filled to ¾ full.
8. Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing from the muffin pan or enjoying them. When they’re cool enough to touch, hot buttered rum muffins can be moved to a wire rack.
Hot Butter Rum Muffins
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup spiced rum
- 12 ounces butterscotch chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a muffin tin with oil. You may also use liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and baking soda. You may use an electric mixer or whisk.
- Using a large bowl and a hand mixer, combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and butter extract.
- Add the milk and rum to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and continue until just combined.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips with a rubber spatula.
- Transfer the muffin batter into the prepared muffin pan with a cookie scoop; ensure they are filled to ¾ full.
- Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing from the muffin pan or enjoying them. When they're cool enough to touch, hot buttered rum muffins can be moved to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Tips for Making Delicious Hot Butter Rum Muffins
While the time for these muffins is pretty standard, it is best to check for doneness before the 22 minute timer. Mini or jumbo muffins will require a different bake time. Use a toothpick around 18 minutes to ensure you will not leave them in for too long.
Consider using quality butter for this butter rum muffin recipe. Since this recipe boasts its butter rum flavoring, using great butter can be the difference between good and spectacular.
How to Store Leftover Butter Rum Muffins
If you have leftover butter rum muffins, keep them on the counter in an airtight container for three days. For longer-lasting muffins, refrigerate them for up to one week and pop them in the microwave to obtain the desired warmth.
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