Valentine's Day Strawberry Muffins

These Valentine's Day Strawberry Muffins are the perfect treat to celebrate the day of love. Made with fresh strawberries, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with fruity flavor. The addition of a sweet streusel topping and a drizzle of vanilla glaze adds an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you're making them for a loved one or enjoying them yourself, these muffins are sure to spread love and happiness on Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
• For the streusel topping:
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• For the vanilla glaze:
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
6. In a small bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar for the streusel topping. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Spoon the muffin batter equally into the prepared muffin tin.
8. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the muffin batter.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the vanilla glaze. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
12. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled muffins.
13. Serve and enjoy these delicious Valentine's Day Strawberry Muffins with your loved ones!

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