# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cheese & Add-Ins
06 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
07 - 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
08 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 3/4 cup whole milk
11 - 2 large eggs
→ For Serving and Decoration
12 - 12 wooden popsicle sticks
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
14 - Festive sprinkles or chopped chives, for topping
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
03 - Stir grated cheddar, diced jalapeños, and chives into the dry mixture to evenly distribute.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, whole milk, and eggs until the mixture is fully combined.
05 - Pour wet ingredients over the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just incorporated; do not overmix.
06 - Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin and insert one wooden stick into the center of each muffin, pushing halfway down.
07 - Transfer tin to oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
08 - Immediately brush muffin tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with festive decorations or reserved chives if desired.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in tin for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely before serving on sticks.
