Pumpkin Cardamom Crumb Muffins 

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. Step 2

   Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.

3. Step 3

   Make the crumb topping: Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cardamom, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Add the melted butter and mix with a fork until large, solid chunks form. Set aside.

4. Step 4

   Prepare the muffins: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Add eggs and pumpkin puree and whisk to combine.

5. Step 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt and cardamom. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.

6. Step 6

   Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups. Evenly top the batter with crumb topping, gently pressing the crumbs into the batter. Bake for 25 minutes, until muffins are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.