These are simply squares of parchment paper pressed into the muffin cups. Yes, it’s every bit as simple as it sounds. Because I’m not the most patient (or remotely perfectionist) sort, I don’t cut each square out individually. I simply tear off a good size section of parchment and fold it over a few times until I have a roughly 5-inch square. Next, I cut all the way around the square and I’m left with a stack of square pieces of parchment. Press each square down into the muffin cups, creasing or folding the edges slightly along the insides of the cup, so that the parchment folds into a cup shape. Don’t try to make it perfect, it’s just a wrapper to throw away. Drop a scoop of batter into each improvised cup and bake as directed.
My favorite part? The muffins slide right out of the parchment once they were baked. There is no sticky crumbling cupcake liner to mess with later. It takes less than five minutes to make a dozen liners and I love the way they look! {originally published 9/13/13 – notes and photos updated 9/17/15}
