Coffeecake Muffins

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From cook's country aug/sept 2007 edition. this muffin tastes like a coffee cake, it is so good! there is cinnamon sugar streusel in the middle and top of the muffin. very crunchy and sinful!!

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Steps

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For the streusel: pulse 5 tbsp of granulated sugar , brown sugar , flour , cinnamon and butter in a food processor until just combined.

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Reserve 3 / 4 cup sugar mixture for cinnamon filling.

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Add pecans and remaining granulated sugar to food processor with remaining sugar mixture and pulse until nuts are coarsely ground.

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Transfer to a bowl and set aside for streusel topping.

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Do not wash food processor yet.

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For the muffins: adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375f grease muffin tin with cooking spray and line with paper liners.

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Whisk eggs , sour cream , and vanilla in bowl.

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Pulse flour , sugar baking powder , salt and butter in food processor until mixture resembles wet sand.

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Transfer to large bowl.

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Using a rubber spatula , gradually fold in egg mixture until just combined.

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Place 1 tbsp of batter in each muffin cup and top with 1 tbsp of cinnamon filling.

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Using back of spoon , press cinnamon filling lightly into batter , then top with remaining batter.

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Sprin.

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Ingredients

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granulated sugar, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, unsalted butter, pecans, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt