Cinnamon Muffins

Makes 12 muffins

Streusel Topping

• 1/3 C brown sugar
• 1/4 C chopped walnuts
• 1/4 C rolled oats
• 1/2 C all-purpose flour
• 3 TBS butter, softened

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a fork until the mixture is crumbly. 

Set aside.

Filling

• 3 TBS butter, melted
• 1/2 C brown sugar
• 1 1/2 TBS ground cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, mixing until smooth. 

Set aside.

Muffins

• 8 TBS (1 stick) butter, melted
• 3/4 C milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 C all-purpose flour
• 1/2 C rolled oats
• 2 TBS cornstarch
• 3/4 C granulated sugar
• 1 TBS baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, and eggs, then whisk until combined.

In a large bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients. Mix well.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and well-combined.

Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the batter into each muffin liner (fill them halfway up.)

Place about 1-2 teaspoons of the cinnamon filling on top of the muffin batter.

Place the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon filling.

Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.

Valentine's treat for my man.