Cinnamon Crunch Texas Muffins (Print)
Fluffy cinnamon muffins topped with a buttery crunch streusel. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
# Components:
→ Muffin Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Cinnamon Crunch Topping
12 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
13 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
16 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and completely incorporated.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb.
05 - Using a scoop or spoon, divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - In a small bowl, use a fork to blend together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, softened butter, and chopped pecans (if desired) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
07 - Sprinkle the cinnamon crunch mixture generously over each portion of muffin batter.
08 - Place muffin tin in the oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
09 - Remove the pan from the oven and allow muffins to cool in the tin for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crunchy cinnamon topping is irresistible
- Quick to make and perfect for gatherings
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- Contains wheat, milk, eggs, and tree nuts if you use pecans
- For maximum flavor, use fresh ground cinnamon
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- Do not overmix the batter for super tender muffins
- Bake muffins on the center oven rack for even browning