Fig and Walnut Muffins

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Egg (1, large)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Dried figs (1 cup, chopped)
• Walnuts (1/2 cup, chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
4. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
6. Fold in the chopped figs and walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full for optimal rising.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy the muffins warm or at room temperature, perfect with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey!