Spiced Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced apples and walnuts gently.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.