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Cozy Rhubarb Muffins Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Streusel Topping

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Tender muffins with tangy rhubarb bits and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for cozy mornings and quick treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 200 g) fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
  • For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • Optional: a pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.
  2. Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Add 1/4 cup cold butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs form. Chill in fridge.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated sugar until combined. Add egg and whisk until smooth. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter should be a bit lumpy.
  6. Fold in chopped rhubarb gently to distribute evenly.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  8. Generously sprinkle streusel topping over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are golden with a crisp topping. Start checking at 20 minutes.
  10. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use cold butter for the streusel to ensure crisp topping. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw and drain excess moisture to avoid soggy muffins. Optionally sprinkle coarse sugar crystals on streusel before baking for extra crunch. Room temperature ingredients mix better. Muffins taste better the next day after flavors meld. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and buttermilk with almond milk plus lemon juice. Gluten-free option available by using gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.

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