"This recipe yields moist, mildly spiced muffins with a tender crumb and light sweetness. They're easy to whip up to serve with breakfast on a weekend morning. The crunchy topping is optional, although we like the texture and extra spice it adds...."
INGREDIENTS
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or use our spice mix below)
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2 large eggs
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2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 cup crushed cornflakes
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1/2 tablespoon flour
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1/2 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon butter, melted