Parchment Paper Liners for Muffins or Cupcakes
Learn how to make homemade parchment paper liners that give muffins and cupcakes a bakery-style look. They're easy to customize for different pan sizes and peel away cleanly after baking.
Servings: 12 parchment liners
Cost: $1.15
Ingredients
- 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.
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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.
