Christmas Morning Muffins is a soft mild cakes made with whole wheat flour, butter, eggs and sugar with crumble topping. It has a nice golden colour on the top with a mild icing. It has warm spice flavour from cinnamon and nutmeg. It is little different from usual muffins because of the crumble topping.
These are perfect celebration treats for Christmas and holiday season. You can gift these to friends and family during the festive times. These muffins stay soft and fresh for several days. Serve it warm with tea or coffee for simple morning treat.
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About Christmas Morning Muffins
Christmas Morning Muffins is made using whole wheat flour, butter, eggs and sugar. Cinnamon and nutmeg gives it that warm, festive flavour. The addition of yogurt and milk makes the batter soft and tender. I usually make them with mild sweetness so that they not too heavy.
The texture comes out really soft inside with a slight crumb on top. The crumble topping adds a little crunch. The vanilla glaze drizzle over gives sweetness and shine. Everything works together to make it taste like Christmas.
You can use tutti frutti or cranberries for the topping. Both give nice colour and little bursts of flavour. You can skip the glaze if you prefer less sweet. You can also add dried cranberries to the batter itself if you like. Everyone enjoy them warm with tea or coffee. They stay soft for days and tastes just as good later on.
I make this for my kids as they love the combination of soft muffin with crumbly top. I feel happy when they ask for more because I know it tastes homemade and real.
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Christmas Morning Muffins Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour - I used whole wheat flour for the main batter which gives wholesome taste. You can use all-purpose flour if you prefer.
- Baking powder - Added to help the muffins rise and come out light and fluffy.
- Cinnamon powder - I added cinnamon for warm spice flavour which is perfect for Christmas.
- Nutmeg powder - Used for nice warm aroma and flavour to the muffins.
- Salt - Added to balance the sweetness in the muffins.
- Sugar - It gives sweetness to the muffin for the batter and also in the crumble topping.
- Egg - Added this to bind all the ingredients and gives the muffin structure.
- Yogurt - I used yogurt to keep the muffins moist and tender inside.
- Milk - Added to adjust the batter consistency and make it pourable.
- Butter - I used butter for flavour and richness in the batter and crumble topping.
- Vanilla essence - I added this for nice aroma which pair well with spices.
- Tutti frutti - Added for colour and little tartness in the crumble topping.
- Powdered sugar - Used for making the glaze which is drizzled over cooled muffins.
How to make Christmas Morning Muffins Recipe Step by Step
1.To a mixing bowl - add wheat flour, baking powder along with cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder and salt.
2.Mix well using a whisk.In another mixing bowl add butter and sugar.
3.Whisk it then add an egg.
4.Whisk well until creamy. Add curd and milk.
5.Whisk well. Then add vanilla essence.
6.Add flour mixture and mix it, Set aside.
7.To prepare the crumble topping : Add all the ingredients listed under 'for crumble topping', mix it and set aside.Now scoop out the batter.
8.Line muffin liners to a muffin tray and transfer scooped out batter to it.Add some crumble topping to each muffin, sprinkle some tutti frutti to it. Bake in preheated oven at 200 deg C for 18-20 minutes or until the top turns golden. Let the muffins cool down completely.
9.To prepare glaze : Add powdered sugar, nutmeg powder, vanilla essence and milk.
10.Mix well to a creamy glaze consistency. Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the muffins.
Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Mix dry - I mix all the dry ingredients like flour, baking powder and spices together first. This helps distribute them evenly.
- Cream butter - I cream butter and sugar well before adding egg. This makes the batter light and fluffy.
- Don't over mix - I mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined. Over mixing makes the muffins tough and dense.
- Right consistency - The batter should be thick but pourable. If too thick add little more milk.
- Crumble texture - I rub the butter well with flour and sugar for the crumble topping. This gives nice sandy texture.
- Fill properly - I fill the muffin liners halfway with batter then add crumble topping. This helps them rise evenly.
- Cool completely - I let the muffins cool completely before adding glaze. Hot muffins will melt the glaze.
Serving and Storage
Serve this warm or at room temperature. You can have it for special occasions, evening tea, after-school snack, or even small birthday party. I like to serve it plain or with some milk. You can store them in air tight container for a day, stays good for 2-3 days in refrigerator Tastes soft and nice even the next day.
FAQS
1. Can I replace oil with butter?
Yes you can, but the muffins may feel little heavier. Oil keeps it more soft.
2. Can I skip yogurt?
Yes you can but it add moistness to the muffins
3. Can I make this without tutti frutti?
Yes, plain wheat muffins also taste nice. Or add nuts instead.
4. Why my muffins didn't puff up?
Check your baking soda and powder, it should be fresh. Also don't over mix the batter.
5. How to store these muffins?
Keep them in airtight box after cooled fully. Use within 2 days for best softness.
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Christmas Morning Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 no egg
- ½ cup yogurt
- ⅓ cup milk
- ⅛ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
For the crumble topping:
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 2 tablespoon tutti frutti / cranberries
For the glaze:
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 2 to 3 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl - add wheat flour, baking powder along with cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder and salt.
- Mix well using a whisk. In another mixing bowl add butter and sugar.
- Whisk it then add an egg.
- Whisk well until creamy. Add curd and milk.
- Whisk well. Then add vanilla essence.
- Add flour mixture and mix it .Set aside.
- To prepare the crumble topping : Add all the ingredients listed under 'for crumble topping', mix it and set aside. Now scoop out the batter.
- Line muffin liners to a muffin tray and transfer scooped out batter to it. Add some crumble topping to each muffin, sprinkle some tutti frutti to it.
- Bake in preheated oven at 200 deg C for 18-20 mins or until the top turns golden. Let the muffins cool down completely.
- To prepare glaze : Add powdered sugar, nutmeg powder, vanilla essence and milk.
- Mix well to a creamy glaze consistency. Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the muffins. Enjoy Christmas Morning Muffins!
Notes
- Mix dry - I mix all the dry ingredients like flour, baking powder and spices together first. This helps distribute them evenly.
- Cream butter - I cream butter and sugar well before adding egg. This makes the batter light and fluffy.
- Don't over mix - I mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined. Over mixing makes the muffins tough and dense.
- Right consistency - The batter should be thick but pourable. If too thick add little more milk.
- Crumble texture - I rub the butter well with flour and sugar for the crumble topping. This gives nice sandy texture.
- Fill properly - I fill the muffin liners halfway with batter then add crumble topping. This helps them rise evenly.
- Cool completely - I let the muffins cool completely before adding glaze. Hot muffins will melt the glaze.
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