Peanut Butter Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped peanuts for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with cooking spray.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

5. Fill muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

6. Optional: Add chopped peanuts: Sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the tops of the muffins, pressing them lightly into the batter.

7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

These Peanut Butter Cinnamon Muffins are rich, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a tasty snack. Enjoy the combination of creamy peanut butter and warm cinnamon spices in every bite!