Mimi's If You Give a Moose a Muffin

Indulge in the whimsical charm of "Mimi's If You Give a Moose a Muffin," a delightful recipe that combines tender, homemade muffin batter with a luscious hint of cinnamon and optional blackberry preserves for a fruity surprise. These moist, golden-baked muffins are crowned with a creamy, buttery powdered sugar topping, making every bite irresistibly sweet and satisfying. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this recipe captures the nostalgic warmth of home baking with a playful twist inspired by the beloved children’s book. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are as easy to make as they are delicious, ensuring you'll have a dozen warm, sweet treats to share—or keep all to yourself.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons cinnamon
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 0.75 cups milk
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups blackberry preserves (optional, for filling)
• 0.25 cups butter (for topping, softened)
• 0.25 cups powdered sugar (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

If using blackberry preserves, spoon a small layer of batter into each muffin cup, then add a teaspoon of preserves to the center. Cover the preserves with more batter until the muffin cups are about 3/4 full.

Step 6

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

Step 7

While the muffins cool slightly, prepare the topping by mixing the softened butter and powdered sugar together until it forms a creamy spread.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the tin and allow them to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Spread the sweet butter topping over the muffins while they're still slightly warm for an extra indulgent treat.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy! These muffins are delicious on their own or paired with a glass of milk... just don't forget to share with your moose friend!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1024.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3428.3

Total Fat 162.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 781.5mg	0%
Sodium 3123.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 461.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 262.7g
Protein 44.3g	0%

Vitamin D 198.6IU	0%
Calcium 411.8mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 858.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 53.0%