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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

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Ingredients

Crumb Topping

  • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold
  • ½ cups all-purpose flour, spoon & leveled

Muffin Mix

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, spoon & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup full fat yogurt, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 3 cups peeled & chopped apples

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or food processor until pea-sized crumbles form.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat together softened butter and both sugars until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
  • Slowly mix in the dry ingredients and milk. Fold in chopped apples.
  • Fill each muffin liner with batter, then sprinkle crumb topping on each muffin and press it down gently.
  • Bake muffins for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Load mixture into a piping bag and drizzle over muffins while they are still warm.
  • Enjoy your delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins!
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