Description
Delight in these tender and moist Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, topped with a sweet and crumbly cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, these muffins combine warm cinnamon flavor with a buttery crumble that adds texture and sweetness to every bite.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Prepare streusel topping: In a medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Add streusel topping: Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly on top of each muffin, pressing lightly to adhere the topping to the batter.
- Bake muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Use cold butter for the streusel topping for best crumbly texture.
- You can substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative to make it dairy-free.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat muffins briefly in the microwave or oven for a warm treat.
