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Delightful Butter Rum Muffins

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Soft and buttery muffins with a hint of rum, paired with sweet butterscotch. They’re quick to bake and perfect to enjoy any time of day. Follow the steps for best results!
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Updated on Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:22:05 GMT
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These Butter Rum Muffins combine rich butterscotch and warm rum flavors into tender, bakery-style treats. The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients but yields incredibly moist, flavorful results that rival any professional bakery.

Key Ingredients

  • Butter: Use melted and slightly cooled salted butter for best texture
  • Golden rum: Provides complex flavor notes and aroma
  • Butterscotch chips: Fresh chips will melt properly during baking
  • Eggs and milk: Room temperature for optimal rise and texture
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Mixing Method

Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent any flour lumps. Combine sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Beat in eggs one at a time for a smooth consistency. Add vanilla to milk before incorporating.

Final Steps

Fold wet and dry ingredients together just until combined, being careful not to overmix. Top with extra butterscotch chips and brown sugar before baking for a crispy, sweet crust.

Serving Ideas

Serve warm with salted butter and coffee. For special occasions, display on a cake stand with whipped honey butter and fresh fruit.

Storage

Keep in an airtight container lined with paper towels for moisture. Reheat briefly in microwave to restore fresh-baked texture.

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Pro Baker Tips

  • Fill muffin cups nearly full for proper doming
  • Check doneness at 18 minutes by looking for golden edges
  • Grease mixing bowl lightly for easier cleanup

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What can I use if I don’t have rum?
You can swap it for 2 teaspoons of rum extract and add a little extra milk to adjust the liquid in the mix.
→ Why do ingredients need to be at room temperature?
When everything is at room temperature, the ingredients blend together easily. This gives your muffins a nice, soft texture.
→ Are these muffins freezer-friendly?
Absolutely! Let them cool down fully, then pop them in a sealed container to store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
→ Can I overmix the batter?
Try not to. Overmixing makes muffins turn out tough. Mix gently until everything’s just combined.
→ Can I use a different kind of chips?
Sure thing! If butterscotch isn’t your thing, chocolate chips or caramel chips work great too.

Rum Muffins Treat

Moist and flavorful muffins with a touch of rum and packed with creamy butterscotch chips. Melt-in-your-mouth goodness for an easy breakfast option.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes

Category: Sweet Kitchen

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 14 Servings (14 muffins)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Dry Ingredients

01 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
02 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, with extra for sprinkling if you'd like
03 2 teaspoons baking powder

→ Wet Ingredients

04 1 teaspoon vanilla
05 ½ cup (115g) salted butter, melted and let cool for a bit
06 1 cup (240ml) milk, at room temperature
07 ¼ cup (60ml) golden rum
08 2 large eggs, not cold, ideally room temp

→ Mix-ins

09 One 12-oz (340g) bag of butterscotch chips

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 375°F/190°C to preheat. Prepare muffin tins by either greasing well or lining them with paper cups.

Step 02

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and baking powder. Add a pinch of salt here only if you're using unsalted butter.

Step 03

Whisk the sugar, eggs, and buttery goodness in a big bowl. Mix in the vanilla, milk, and rum until it lightens in color.

Step 04

Slowly fold the dry mix into the wet one. Stir in the butterscotch chips when nothing powdery is left. The mixture will look quite thick.

Step 05

Scoop 4 tablespoons of batter into each muffin tin hole. Add extra chips or sugar on top, if you want. Bake for 20-24 minutes, and test with a toothpick—it should come out mostly clean.

Step 06

Give the muffins about 5-10 minutes to rest in the pan. After that, transfer them to a rack to cool off completely—or enjoy them warm!

Notes

  1. Swap the rum with a couple of teaspoons of rum extract and a splash more milk if you'd prefer
  2. These taste the best while they're still nice and warm
  3. You can use either salted or unsalted butter here

Tools You'll Need

  • A muffin tray
  • A couple of mixing bowls
  • A whisk
  • A cooling rack

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy (there's butter in it)
  • Has eggs
  • Contains wheat (flour)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 353
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48 g
  • Protein: 5 g