Description
These Cinnamon Muffins with Streusel are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Soft, fluffy muffins are infused with warm cinnamon flavor and topped with a crunchy, sweet streusel that adds the perfect texture contrast. Baked to golden perfection, these muffins are easy to make and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (divided)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
Streusel Topping
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flour (optional)
- 1 pinch baking powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a 12-count muffin tin by greasing with oil or butter, or lining it with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Make muffin batter: Using an electric mixer, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter with 1 cup of brown sugar on medium-high until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and whole milk, mixing until fully combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low, then gradually add the dry ingredients—3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda—mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Make streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons softened butter with 1 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. If you want a crumbly streusel, add the optional 1 tablespoon flour and a pinch of baking powder, then mix until crumbly.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle an even layer of the streusel topping over each muffin, distributing all the topping evenly.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Once done, remove the muffins from the oven.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack or serving. This helps the muffins set and makes them easier to remove from the pan.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use melted butter in the batter instead of softened.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter once flour is added to keep muffins tender.
- Optional flour and baking powder in the streusel help create a crispier topping, but it also tastes great without.
- Storing muffins in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 3 days.
- Reheat muffins gently in the microwave or oven before serving for a fresh-baked taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
