Delicious apple muffins with a sweet marzipan twist

These moist and flavorful muffins combine the tartness of apples with the sweetness of marzipan, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 cup marzipan, diced

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined.
6. Fold in the diced apples and marzipan until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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