Apple Nut Cinnamon Muffins With Brown Sugar Cinnamon Topping

One of my family's favorite apple muffin recipe, the topping on these muffins is delicious!! This recipe makes about 30-32 mini muffins also.

Set oven to 400 degrees.

Line 16 muffin tins with paper liners.

In a large bowl , sift together flour , sugar , baking powder , 1 / 2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt.

Cut in the butter with a pastry blender.

Measure out 1 / 4 cup to add to topping ingredients.

Set aside.

Add in the chopped apples and nuts to the flour mixture.

In a small bowl , whisk together egg and half and half cream , then add to the flour mixture.

Stir just until combined , mixture will be lumpy.

Spoon into muffin tins about 2 / 3 full.

To the reserved 1 / 4 cup butter mixture add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.

Toss to combine.

Sprinkle the topping mixture over each muffin.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, butter, apple, walnuts, egg, half-and-half cream, brown sugar