Golden snickerdoodle muffins topped with a buttery crumb make a delightful breakfast or snack. These muffins combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar with a tender, moist crumb. The batter is quick to prepare—no mixer required—thanks to melted butter and a stir-together method. Buttermilk and Greek yogurt keep the texture soft and rich, while a cinnamon-sugar ribbon and a crunchy crumb topping add the signature snickerdoodle taste.
These muffins are ideal for busy mornings, packed lunches, or a cozy afternoon treat. They deliver classic snickerdoodle flavor in a portable, bakery-style muffin with a tender interior and a satisfying crumb topping.
More snickerdoodle-inspired recipes: snickerdoodle bar cookies and easy snickerdoodle bundt cake!
Tips for Perfect Snickerdoodle Muffins
The key to these muffins is generous use of brown sugar and cinnamon and layering for texture. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with liners and spray them lightly with nonstick spray. Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the batter: one scoop, a teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar ribbon, then another scoop of batter. Top each muffin with the crumb mixture.
Start baking at 425°F for 5 minutes to give the muffins an initial rise, then lower the oven to 350°F and bake another 10–12 minutes until set. A toothpick or cake tester should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let muffins cool briefly in the pan before transferring to a rack.
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Snickerdoodle Muffins with Crumb Topping
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- Author: Laura Kasavan
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Snickerdoodle crumb muffins deliver the cozy cinnamon-brown sugar flavors of classic snickerdoodles in a tender, buttery muffin. The crumb topping adds a pleasant crunch while the cinnamon-sugar ribbon provides a sweet surprise in the middle.
Ingredients
Crumb Topping
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Ribbon
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Muffins
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin pan with liners and spray the liners lightly with cooking spray.
- Make crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine light brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add melted butter and toss with a fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Chill in the freezer until needed.
- Make cinnamon-sugar ribbon: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make muffin batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, Greek yogurt, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and fold gently just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to place one scoop of batter into each lined cup. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar ribbon over the batter, then top with another scoop of batter. Evenly sprinkle the chilled crumb topping over each muffin.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes to boost rise. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake an additional 10–12 minutes (15–17 minutes total) until the muffins are golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow muffins to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling.