Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Add Apples and Nuts: Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
6. Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the muffin batter.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade apple cinnamon muffins! They make for a perfect breakfast treat or a delightful snack.