Topping:

1/4 c. sugar

1/4 c. flour

2 T. margarine or butter

1 t. cinnamon

Batter:

1 1/3 c. flour

1 t. baking powder

1/4 t. salt

1/4 c. margarine or butter, softened

1/4 c. light brown sugar, packed

1 egg

1/2 c. milk

Lightly grease the bottom of a muffin pan or place cupcake papers in a muffin pan. Make the topping: In a small bowl combine all ingredients and mix until crumbly. Set aside. Make the batter: Sift flour, baking soda and salt.  Set aside. In a large bowl at medium speed, beat the butter until fluffy. Beat in brown sugar and egg. Beat until light and fluffy. At low speed, blend in milk and flour mixture. Mix well and pour into muffiin cups. Sprinkle 1 T. of the topping over each muffin. Bake 20 mins or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Gently remove from cups. Serve warm or cool. Makes 8 muffins.

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