Vanilla Date Muffins

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the chopped dates, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. 7

   Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

8. 8

   Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.