Crumb-Kissed Muffins

Crumb-kissed muffins are tender, moist, and full of flavor. The buttery brown sugar topping will have you making them over and over!

crumb-kissed muffins on a platter

Why You’ll Love These Simple Muffins

Muffins are always a good idea! We like to make a batch and then enjoy them all week for breakfast. They are also fabulous for a weekend gathering or brunch. Now… these crumb-kissed muffins are simple and SO good! The brown sugar buttery crumb topping takes them to a whole new level. They actually taste like little coffee cakes. Add a cup of coffee, and you’re set! Every time we make them…they are gone in seconds! Seriously, we made them this weekend, and my husband ate three in one sitting!

Nostalgia in a Muffin Recipe

I’m sure most of us have those recipes that we remember our grandparents or parents making on a Saturday morning. Maybe you enjoyed pancakes while watching your cartoons, or you remember the cinnamon rolls you had before Sunday morning church. If you’re looking to recreate those nostalgic traditions… these crumb-kissed muffins are perfect! Trust us…your kids will remember them.

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crumb kissed muffins on a platter

Crumb-Kissed Muffins

Leigh Walkup
Crumb-Kissed Muffins are moist and tender with a buttery sugar topping. They are delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 18 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 sticks butter or 12 tablespoons or 3/4 cup softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups of milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumb Topping Ingredients

  • 3/4 th cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup of butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups of all purpose flour

Instructions
 

Topping Instructions

  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter together, until well combined. Add in the flour, use a fork to gently combine until crumbs form. You don’t want to over mix, just mix until you have crumbs. Place in refrigerator while you make the muffin batter.

Muffin Instructions

  • Using mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs and continue mixing. Add remaining ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter. Spray a muffin pan and fill each cup 1/2 full. Spoon topping onto each muffin.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 35 minutes or until browned. Remove and let cool. Makes about 18 muffins depending on size you make them.
Keyword Crumb Kissed Muffins, Easy Recipe, Muffins,
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How to Store

Store leftovers in an air-tight container. They will keep for 3-4 days.

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