Streusel Topping Recipe

This streusel topping is sweet, crisp and ready in only 5 minutes. A buttery crumb topping is the perfect way to top off all of your muffins, cakes, and pies!

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Ingredients

6 Tablespoons salted butter , slightly melted
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup old fashioned oats
⅓ cup light brown sugar , packed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)

Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together 2/3 cup flour and 6 Tablespoons butter with a fork or pastry mixer. Mix in 1/2 cup oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined. Add nuts, if desired.
Sprinkle the streusel oatmeal crumble over muffins, cakes, or quick breads before baking.

Notes

Nuts: Feel free to add in 1/3-1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.

Spice: For extra spice, you could add in pumpkin spice, cloves or cardamom.

Butter: If you use unsalted butter, add in 1/4 teaspoon salt with the cinnamon.

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