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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Carolina Gomez

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
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups/spoons
  • Spoon or ice cream scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined (do not overmix).
  5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ⅔ full.
  6. Make streusel: mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over muffins.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. 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