Directions
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Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is vital to achieve that tremendous golden-brown crust.
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Prepare the Muffin Tin: Grease your muffin tin with butter or line it with paper liners. This will ensure that the muffins come out easily and don’t stick, maintaining their tremendous shape.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that your dry ingredients are evenly distributed for a wonderful texture.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix to preserve the tender muffin texture.
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Make the Cinnamon Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the light brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This will give you that tremendous crumb topping.
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Fill the Muffin Tins: Spoon about half of the muffin batter into each muffin cup. Then, sprinkle about one tablespoon of the cinnamon filling on top before topping it with the remaining muffin batter. This layering will create a lovely surprise when you bite into the muffins.
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Top It Off: Finally, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon filling over the tops of the muffins. This will enhance the tremendous sweetness and create an irresistible crunch.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The muffins should rise beautifully, filling your home with an incredible aroma.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps maintain their tremendous moisture and prevents them from becoming soggy.
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