Description

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are the perfect sweet treat to start your day or to enjoy as an afternoon snack. These moist and fluffy muffins are topped with a generous layer of buttery cinnamon streusel, adding a delightful crunch and irresistible flavor to every bite. Easy to make and loved by everyone, these muffins are a bakery-quality delight you can whip up at home.

Ingredients

Scale

Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
To make the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the muffin batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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