Toll House Streusel Muffins

MUFFINS

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (a 12-oz package)

STREUSEL

• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4 cup nuts, chopped (I have used walnuts and almonds)

Directions

1. 1

   For muffins: combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in butter, milk and egg just until moistened.

3. 3

   Stir in chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Spoon batter into 12 greased or lined muffin cups.

5. 5

   For streusel: combine brown sugar, flour and butter in a small bowl then stir in nuts.

6. 6

   Sprinkle generously over muffin batter and press down lightly to adhere.

7. 7

   Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until pick comes out clean from center of muffin.

8. 8

   Let cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.