Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, topped with a buttery crumble and sweet glaze for a bakery-style treat
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Paper liners
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- measuring cups/spoons
- Spoon or ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- For Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ⅔ full.
- Make streusel: mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over muffins.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly; drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per muffin, approx. 12 servings):
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g