Chili Garlic Funfetti Muffin (Printable)

Savory mini muffin pops with chili, garlic, cheddar and colorful sprinkles for a fun bite-sized snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
09 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced

→ Add-ins & Funfetti

12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles (jimmies style, not nonpareils)
16 - 18 cake pop or lollipop sticks

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or thoroughly grease each cavity.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chili flakes until evenly incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, plain Greek yogurt, honey, and finely minced garlic until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Fold the liquid mixture into the dry components just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently stir in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped scallions, parsley, and colorful sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Spoon the batter into each mini muffin cup, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. While still warm, carefully insert a cake pop or lollipop stick into the center of each muffin.
09 - Transfer muffin pops onto a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy, fuss-free party snack that kids and adults love
  • Vegetarian-friendly with customizable spice level
02 -
  • Use jimmies-type sprinkles for best color and texture—avoid nonpareils as they can melt and bleed.
  • Muffin pops are best eaten fresh but can be stored airtight for up to 2 days.
03 -
  • For extra heat, use a pinch of cayenne or double the chili flakes.
  • Swap for plant-based cheese and yogurt for a dairy-free, vegan-friendly version.
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