Cinnamon Muffins with Crunch Topping (Printable)
Soft, moist cinnamon muffins with buttery, crunchy streusel topping—ideal for breakfast or sweet treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Muffin Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Crunch Topping
11 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
14 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
15 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
→ Garnish
16 - Powdered sugar for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts if using. Set aside.
03 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar in a large bowl until well blended.
04 - Whisk eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula just until combined—do not overmix or muffins will be tough.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Sprinkle the crunch topping generously over the surface of each muffin, pressing lightly to adhere.
08 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar just before serving if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These muffins stay incredibly moist for days unlike any other breakfast bake Ive tried
- The streusel topping creates this perfect buttery cinnamon crunch that makes coffee breaks feel special
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- Overmixing the batter will make these tough instead of tender, stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The streusel needs to be pressed onto the batter or it will slide off during baking
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- Room temperature eggs blend better into the batter and create more even muffins
- Measuring flour by spooning it into the measuring cup rather than dipping prevents dense muffins