Butter Rum Muffin Recipe
Delightfully soft, buttery, and infused with warm spices, these Butter Rum Muffins bring all the comforting flavors without using alcohol. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Resting Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Muffin tin
Cupcake liners
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Hand or stand mixer
Cooling rack
- Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp rum extract or ½ tsp vanilla + ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ cup milk or coconut milk for a tropical twist
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture
- For the Glaze Optional
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp rum extract or vanilla extract
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
In another bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Mix in rum extract (or vanilla + almond extract combo).
4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk and Greek yogurt.
Stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix!).
5️⃣ Bake the Muffins
Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
6️⃣ Make the Glaze (Optional)
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and rum extract until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled muffins for extra flavor!
✔ For extra moisture, replace half of the butter with applesauce.
✔ For crunch, toss in walnuts or pecans.
✔ Want a tropical twist? Use coconut milk and add shredded coconut.
✔ Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
So why wait? Grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and bake up a batch of these delicious, alcohol-free Butter Rum Muffins today! 🍪✨