Description
Unique muffins that blend sweet and spicy flavors with the crunch of pretzels and the heat of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix pretzel crumbs, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in the crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and chocolate chips (if using).
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins are best served warm and can be enjoyed plain or with additions like melted chocolate or coarse sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg