Delight in these soft and flavorful cookies and cream muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing or lining with paper liners.
Using paper liners makes cleanup easier and gives the muffins a professional look.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Sifting the dry ingredients ensures a smoother batter.
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
Make sure the butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the egg.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Overmixing can make the muffins dense instead of fluffy.
Gently fold in the crushed cream-filled cookies into the batter.
Reserve a few cookie pieces to sprinkle on top for decoration.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Using an ice cream scoop helps to portion the batter evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking for even cooking.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling on a wire rack prevents the bottoms from becoming soggy.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Pair with a hot beverage for a comforting treat.