Gold and Pearl Encrusted Berry Muffins

Sometimes the difference between boring jeans and a t-shirt and looking fancy is a strand of pearls.  The same goes for breakfast.  A little pearl sugar (available at specialty grocery stores in the baking aisle) and a few gold stars (by Wilton, available at specialty grocery stores and party supply stores) go a long way to dressing up breakfast.  

These are the kind of muffins that are ready for a party.  Or for a Monday morning.  

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup sour cream

1 egg

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 (or so) cup washed and dried mixed berries

1 tablespoon pearl sugar

edible gold stars

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Blend together flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl and set aside.  In the bowl of a stand mixer combine all other ingredients – except blueberries.  When wet ingredients are well combined add in flour mixture.  Stir until just combined - do not over beat!

Stir in berries gently and scoop batter into prepared muffin tins.  Sprinkle pearl sugar and gold stars evenly over the top of each muffin.  Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.  Remove from oven and let sit a few minutes before serving.

 
Happy Monday!