Delicious and flavorful cinnamon streusel orange muffins perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!

These cinnamon streusel orange muffins are a delightful combination of warm cinnamon, zesty orange, and crunchy streusel topping. They are moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, making them the perfect treat for a cozy morning or afternoon snack.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the streusel topping:
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, eggs, milk, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
6. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping.
7. Add the cold diced butter and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
8. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the muffins.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

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