Enjoy the smell of cinnamon and brown sugar on a lazy weekend morning with these incredibly easy 8-ingredient cinnamon muffins with brown sugar streusel crumb topping!
★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
These perfectly baked, from-scratch muffins are easy to make and are ready in just 30 minutes.
The texture of these muffins is light and fluffy yet they are moist and rich in flavor. These cinnamon sugar muffins can be made ahead for a yummy breakfast to-go.
These cinnamon muffins are a popular treat for events like a baby or wedding shower, Mother's Day brunch, or to celebrate a birthday.
These cinnamon muffins with streusel are amazing with a hot cup of coffee or tea for breakfast, brunch, or as a tasty snack .
Enjoy the combination of fluffy muffin, aromatic cinnamon, and crunchy streusel topping for a delightful treat any time of the day.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
You'll need just 8 ingredients to make these muffins plus the streusel topping! So simple and almost as easy, yet so much tastier than a muffin mix.
Here's a look at all the ingredients:
Muffins and Streusel Toppings
- Salted butter. You'll want the butter to be softened to room temperature.
- Brown sugar. I prefer to use light brown sugar. Dark brown sugar made these muffins a bit too sweet for my taste, but if you have a real sweet tooth then you can definitely use it instead.
- Eggs. Large in size.
- Vanilla extract. For best flavor be sure to use real (not imitation) extract.
- Milk. Whole milk will add richness; however, if you prefer a less rich flavor or lower fat content, you can use 1% or 2% milk.
- All-purpose flour. Or for a healthier option, you can try whole wheat flour.
- Ground cinnamon. If you want to add some extra warm spices to these muffins then you can add half a tablespoon of both nutmeg and cloves.
- Baking soda and baking powder. Make sure these are both fresh and not expired.
This is everything you need!
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
These cinnamon muffins come together in just a few basic steps.
Here's a look at the process:
- Line each muffin tin cup.
- Cream together sugar and butter.
- Mix in eggs, vanilla, and milk.
- Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Fill your muffin liners with batter.
- Mix together butter with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle streusel over each muffin cup.
- Bake.
- Allow to cool then serve!
Piece of cake!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Is the streusel topping hard to make?
Not at all. To make the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl. Using a hand mixer will save time but this can be done by hand as well.
Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the muffin batter before baking for that irresistible crunchy texture.
Tips for Softer Streusel
For a softer, less chewy streusel topping, try adding a tablespoon of flour and a pinch of baking powder.
Can I make these muffins ahead of time?
Yes, you can. These muffins are great for making ahead. You can bake them, allow them to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Just thaw them at room temperature or warm them in the microwave before serving.
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour in this recipe. Keep in mind that whole wheat flour will result in a slightly denser texture and nuttier flavor.
Can I add nuts to the muffins?
Absolutely! Adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the batter or sprinkled on top add a nice Earthy flavor and texture.
How do I prevent my streusel from sinking into the muffins while baking or fall off if too loose?
The muffin batter is thick enough to support the streusel so this will prevent the streusel from sinking into the muffins.
To avoid streusel topping from becoming too loose, gently press an extra loose pieces of streusel into the batter before baking to help it adhere better.
Can I reheat the muffins after they've cooled?
If you want to warm your baked muffins before enjoying, heat in the microwave for just about 15-20 seconds or until warmed to your desire temperature.
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Cinnamon Muffins with Streusel
Ingredients
Muffins
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar divided
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Streusel Topping
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional)
- 1 pinch baking powder (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat and prep pan. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a 12-count muffin tin with oil, butter, or liners.
- Make muffin batter. Using an electric mixer, cream together brown sugar and butter on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk and mix until well combined.Reduce speed to low and mix in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda until the dry ingredients are just combined with the wet ingredients.
- Make streusel topping. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon. Add flour and baking powder if you prefer crumb-like streusel.
- Fill muffin tin. Scoop batter into each muffin cup, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle a little bit of streusel over each muffin. Evenly distribute until all streusel topping is used.
- Bake. Move muffin pan to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean; then remove from oven.
- Cool. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing then serve.
Notes
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Margaret P. says
Do you use a muffin pan or a cupcake pan?
Thanks for the recipe.
Angela G. says
A regular sized cupcake pan. If you wanted to use a larger muffin pan, you can. You will have fewer muffins and you will need to add bake time, as needed, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin, comes out clean. Thanks for asking, Margaret.
Sue A. says
Can the cinnamon muffins be made with coconut flour (or other glutton free flour)?
Angela G. says
Hi Sue! Yes, you can use gluten-free flour. Typically gluten-free flours can be directly substituted for all purpose flour at 1:1 ratio but check the package to see what your brand's recommendations are.