Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

A great muffin that is not as sweet as some. The recipe comes from the Wildflower Inn.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 24 muffins

Ingredients

• Muffins

• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon baking powder, plus
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 1⁄4 cups pumpkin
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup milk
• 2⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 6  ounces cream cheese

• Streusel Topping

• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Sift flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a mixing bowl and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, milk and oil. Add flour mixture and stir until moistened and combined.
3. Fill muffin cups half full. Divide cream cheese into 24 small chunks and place one chunk in center of batter in each cup then top with remaining batter.
4. Streusel: Combine first three ingredients and stir in walnuts. Sprinkle streusel over tops of muffins.
5. Bake muffins in 375º preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.