Mochi Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups glutinous sweet rice flour , such as Mochiko
• 0.75 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can unsweetened coconut milk , 14-ounce
• 2 large eggs
• 0.25 cups butter , melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups or grease cups generously.

3. 3

   Whisk together rice flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

4. 4

   Whisk together coconut milk, eggs, butter, vanilla, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Add flour mixture to coconut milk mixture and stir just until combined.

5. 5

   Divide batter between prepared muffin cups, filling nearly full. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm or cool completely.