Sweet Cornbread Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F Spray 2 muffin tins with vegetable oil spray.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl or saucepan, melt the butter.
4. 4
   Whisk the egg lightly while the butter cools a bit, then add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter.
5. 5
   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the mixed liquid, stirring lightly until just blended. Don't over-mix because the muffins will be tough.
6. 6
   Spoon the batter into the muffin tins. Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, until the muffins have risen, are golden-brown and springy to the touch.
7. 7
   Pop out of the tins and let cool a bit before serving.