Decadent, fluffy, and easy to make, these Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a new favorite! The warm cinnamon spice combined with the rich brown sugar streusel is perfectly balanced, and the surprising addition of almond extract makes them unforgettable. From the bowl to ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes, you’ve got to try them!
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins recipe
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a delicious, cozy treat! Whether you need a memorable muffin recipe to bring to an event, or you’re just looking for something delicious to have with your coffee at home, these muffins are perfect. The crunchy crumb topping is impressive but so simple! The best part is that they only take 15 minutes in the oven!
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ingredients/ substitutions
Muffins
- Flour – All Purpose
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder – Makes the muffins light & fluffy.
- Ground Cinnamon
- Salt
- Milk – 2% or Whole milk works best for this recipe!
- Oil – Canola or Vegetable.
- Eggs
- Almond Extract – A surprising and delicious addition!
Cinnamon Streusel
- Flour
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Melted Butter
How to make cinnamon streusel muffins
These applause-worthy muffins are reminiscent of coffee cake, take only basic ingredients, and come together very quickly!
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and wet in another.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and gently stir until combined.
- Fill muffin cups or a muffin tin about half-full. This batter rises quite a bit while baking.
- Mix all of the streusel ingredients with a fork, making a crumbly mixture.
- Sprinkle each muffin with streusel, bake, cool on a wire rack, and enjoy!
Tips for the recipe
- Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are topped with a crumbly mixture. I love using these muffin papers because they help hold more of the crunchy goodness!
- The muffin batter only needs to be mixed until just combined. Over-mixing can make for denser muffins.
- Keep some of your streusel mix in larger pieces for texture variations.
- These are delightful warm or room temp. To warm them, just pop them in the microwave for 7-10 seconds!
cinnamon streusel muffin variation ideas
- Vanilla – It would make a great substitute for the almond extract in these muffins.
- Streusel Topping – Completely optional! Leave it off for an even quicker basic cinnamon muffin.
- Icing – Drizzle the glaze from this recipe over the cinnamon streusel topping for a pretty & fun addition!
- Buttermilk – Substitute for the regular milk to add a hint of tanginess.
- Nuts – Add 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the crumble topping.
- Powdered Sugar – Lightly dust the tops of muffins before serving.
how to store
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins store beautifully! Put them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the fridge for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months! Thaw completely before reheating muffins.
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- Maple Pecan Latte
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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk 2% or whole
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Cinnamon Streusel
- 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line muffin tins with liners or spray with oil.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together well in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, and almond extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently, until just combined.
- Scoop batter into muffin tins, filling about halfway.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Stir well with a fork. Add the melted butter and continue stirring with the fork, forming a crumbly mixture.
- Divide streusel mixture evenly over each muffin, about 1 Tablespoon per muffin.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
- Remove and let cool on a cooling rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Mix the batter until just combined. Overmixing can cause muffins to be dense.
- Fill muffin tins about half full. These muffins rise quite a bit in the oven.
- Substitute vanilla extract for the almond to change up with flavors.
- Leave your streusel in larger crumbles for crunchier bits on the muffin tops!
Just like coffee cake, but in muffin form. I would love one for breakfast with my coffee. Makes a great dessert too.
I love to bake muffins, but I don’t think I’ve ever just baked a cinnamon streusel muffin, which is surprising. I can’t wait to try this recipe out this coming weekend for our girl’s brunch.
These muffins baked up so nicely and have a perfect texture too. Love them for tea or breakfast.
I made your muffins for my family and they were a huge hit. Everyone asked when I’ll be making them again.
You have to love a muffin recipe with a streusel top like that. Thst only takes 15 minutes in an oven. Absolutely 💯 decadent and that crumb looks so delicate and melt in your mouth! 😋 😋 ❤️ 😍 well done! 👍
My kids absolutely love these muffins and ask me to make them often. We have them for breakfast, and sometimes dessert with some hot cocoa and it makes a wonderful treat.
These muffins turned out with incredible flavor and a perfect texture. Can’t wait to make them again already!
I love and good muffin especially when there’s a streusel topping involved. I’ve saved the recipe to give it a try this week 🙂
Oh my!! These muffins turned out amazing. they have a lovely flavor and perfect moisture. I will make them again, no doubt!
So glad you enjoyed them, Ramona!