Strawberry Vanilla Muffins

• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups halved strawberries
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0; grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. Set 1 T of the sugar aside for topping.
3. In a big bowl, whisk together the remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
4. In a blender or food processor, process strawberries, eggs, butter, and vanilla until just blended (it shouldn't be a smooth puree).
5. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
6. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups; sprinkle with reserved sugar.
7. Bake for 19-24 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool for 5 minutes; serve warm.

sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, halved strawberries, eggs, unsalted butter, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-vanilla-muffins-460140 (may not work)