All you need is a sheet of parchment paper to make your muffins and cupcakes look bakery-worthy! These homemade parchment paper muffin liners are simple to make and cheaper than store-bought. Rather than crinkling paper in a pan, a few simple cuts helps them lay flat for a clean look and the parchment never sticks to what you're baking.
Katie's Notes
The last time I made a batch of muffins, I was frantically searching my kitchen for my favorite parchment paper liners. Then it hit me: I already have parchment paper. Why not just make my own?
After a little experimenting, I landed on a simple method and realized I never need to waste money on them again.
You can make these liners any size you need, whether you're baking standard muffins, jumbo muffins, or want them extra-tall like the tulip wrappers.
Supplies You'll Need
- Parchment Paper: You can use a roll of parchment paper or pre-cut sheets. These parchment paper sheets are the perfect size for 12 standard muffins.
- Stainless steel ruler: I use a metal ruler as a straight edge to tear my parchment paper into squares, rather than cutting it. It's quicker and easier than using scissors.
- Scissors
- A small jar that fits inside your muffin tin: Like a small tomato paste can.
How to Make Parchment Paper Muffin Liners
A Note Before You Start
The 4 x 4-inch squares used here are perfect for a standard muffin pan. For jumbo muffins or tulip-style liners, use 5 x 5-inch or 6 x 6-inch parchment squares instead.
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- Step 1: Start with a 12x16 inch rectangle of parchment paper. Divide the 16-inch side into four equal sections to create four 4x12-inch strips.
- Step 2: Cut each strip into three 4x4-inch squares.
- Step 3: Cut a 1-inch slit into all four sides of each square.
- Step 4: Press the squares of parchment into each well of your muffin tin. Use a small can or spice jar to help press them down, if needed.
Recipes for Your Homemade Parchment Liners
Now, all that's left to do is bake. Try them out with one of my reader-favorite gluten-free muffin recipes.
Parchment Paper Liners for Muffins or Cupcakes
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Materials
- 12x16-inch sheet of parchment paper
- 12-inch stainless steel ruler
- Pair of scissors
- Small can or jar that fits bottom of muffin tin
Instructions
- Starting with a 12 x 16-inch sheet of parchment paper, divide and cut the long edge into four equal strips. Use a metal ruler as a straight edge to tear the strips or use scissors to cut. You should end with four 4x12-inch strips of parchment paper.
- Next, cut each strip into three 4 x 4-inch squares.
- Then use scissors to cut a 1-inch slit into all four sides of the parchment squares.
- Place a parchment square in a muffin cup. Use a small can to crease the parchment into the shape of the muffin cup.
- Repeat with the remaining parchment squares.
- Fill with muffin or cupcake batter and bake according to your recipe.
Notes
- For jumbo muffins or taller tulip-style liners, increase the size of the squares to 5 or 6 inches.
- Store unused parchment squares flat in a clean, dry place until ready to use. Shape them in the muffin pan as needed.
- You do not need to grease parchment liners.
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