Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 cup sour cream1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons chopped nuts1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, butter, syrup, sour cream, egg and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. For topping, combine flour, sugar, nuts and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.

Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.