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Homemade Lunchbox Funfetti Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 25-28 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini cupcakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Homemade Lunchbox Funfetti Bites are perfect mini cupcakes bursting with colorful sprinkles inside a moist, tender vanilla cake. They are delightful treats ideal for school lunches, snacks, or casual gatherings, baked to perfection with a soft crumb and just the right amount of sweetness.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), room temperature
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray or line it with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal of the mini cupcakes.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and continue to cream on medium-high speed for an additional minute until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the whole egg, egg white, and vanilla bean paste to the creamed mixture. Mix for another minute to fully incorporate the ingredients.
  4. Incorporate milk: Pour in the whole milk slowly and mix carefully to blend it into the batter without overmixing.
  5. Add dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix until all dry ingredients are thoroughly combined with the wet ingredients to form a smooth batter.
  6. Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold the rainbow jimmies sprinkles into the batter to evenly distribute them without causing the colors to bleed.
  7. Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each to the top to achieve nicely shaped mini cupcakes.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes. Start checking at 15 minutes to prevent overbaking; cupcakes should spring back when lightly pressed.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove the funfetti bites from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before removing from the tin. Serve and enjoy your colorful, delicious mini cupcakes!

Notes

  • Ensure butter and milk are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to avoid dense cupcakes.
  • Folding in sprinkles gently helps prevent the colors from bleeding into the batter.
  • Use a toothpick to test doneness; it should come out clean when inserted in the center of a cupcake.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/homemade-lunchbox-funfetti-bites-recipe/