Mini Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake

I got the original recipe from the back of Nestles Mini Chip package about 15 years ago...it is a delightfully decadent cake perfect for company. I usually make extra topping cause it's so yummy! Makes 24 muffins, if you prefer.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 muffins

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup  nuts, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  mini chocolate chip
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup sour cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups  mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray 13 x 9 pan with Pam and sprinkle with flour.
3. Or make 24 muffins.
4. Mix topping ingredients (first 5 ingredients), cutting in butter to small pieces the size of peas -- and set aside.
5. Mix dry ingredients and set aside.
6. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
7. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
8. Add flour alternately with sour cream beginning and ending with flour.
9. Add mini chips.
10. Pour into 13 x 9 pan and sprinkle topping over.
11. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or 15 minutes for muffins. Do not overbake!