I think this was one of the first muffins I made for our brunch, like 10 years ago! I never get tired of it, but I only make it in the spring and summer, mainly due to the fact that we don't have too many fresh berries in the heartland in the wintertime.
Strawberry Muffins:
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten.
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1-1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat together vegetable oil, eggs, sugars, and vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients to the liquid ingredients and mix gently until moistened.
Stir in the strawberries and pecans.
Either grease, spray, or line muffin pan with paper liners.
Using an ice cream scoop makes the perfect amount for the cups, so I put 1 scoop in each cup.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool a few minutes and then put on wire rack to finish cooling.
FLAVORED BUTTER:
1 stick of butter
4 tsps. brown sugar, or more
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Soften butter and mix in sugar and cinnamon.
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ETA: I'm glad you posted this recipe, Mom, bc these are HANDS DOWN the best muffins I've ever had.. the cinnamon butter puts them over the top!
Paulette and Marsha, I love this new Blog of yours. Already have all the recipes printed out and plan on making each of them. They all sound so yummy. I will be visiting often.
Hugs,
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Severs | 04/29/2010 at 06:24 PM
Ooooh, have to print this one out! Yum!
Posted by: Margaret | 04/29/2010 at 09:09 PM
no way! Moms French Breakfast Puffs have every muffin beat! but these do look good!
Posted by: audrey | 04/30/2010 at 08:45 AM
I can say that these are quite popular in my house now! As are the Blackberry Vanilla muffins!! Okay - now I want the French Breakfast Puffs that Audrey mentioned!!!
Posted by: Catherine | 04/30/2010 at 11:51 AM
What a beautiful blog! I am looking forward to your recipes!
Posted by: michele | 04/30/2010 at 05:59 PM
This one speaks to me ... MAKE ME SOON ... thanks!
Tanya
Posted by: tanya | 05/01/2010 at 09:37 PM
I made these last night and they are delicious! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
Posted by: Myra | 05/02/2010 at 11:06 AM
Oooh they look tasty! I'm going to definitely make these. I think I have everything I need to do that right now actually!! I wonder if I have enough strawberries.......hmmm...off I go to check! :o)
Posted by: Kim | 05/02/2010 at 05:47 PM
I made these Saturday morning for my DH, his sister, and her daughters. They were literally moaning with delight! I am now officially the best Aunt/SIL/wife ever, and I thank you for it!
Posted by: Claudia | 05/03/2010 at 02:52 PM
Paulette - I made these last night and they are delicious. It is definitely a recipe to hang on to. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Leslie | 05/12/2010 at 09:14 AM