crunchy-topped cinnamon muffins

3 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jun 11, 2021

These crunchy topped muffins are great with coffee or tea.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield makes approx. 16 muffins

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (or pecans), chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk

How To Make crunchy-topped cinnamon muffins

  • Step 1
    Mix together flour, brown sugar, salt, 1 tsp. cinnamon and ginger in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with a fork until crumbly. Remove 2/3 cup of the mixture to a small bowl.
  • Step 2
    Add walnuts and 1 tsp. cinnamon to the small bowl and mix. Set aside to use for topping.
  • Step 3
    Combine the baking powder and baking soda to the butter mixture in the larger bowl and stir until just blended. Add the egg and buttermilk and stir until just combined.
  • Step 4
    Scoop batter into muffin tin about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the muffins. Bake at 375 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely.

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Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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