Pumpkin Oat Muffins

Prep: 15 min.
Bake: 20 min.

1 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 C. canned pumpkin
1/4 C. milk
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1 C. old-fashioned oats

Topping:
1/3 C. packed brown sugar
1 T. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 T. cold butter

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the egg, pumpkin, milk and oil; add to the dry ingredients just unil moistened. Stir in oats.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and pie spice; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle 1 rounded teaspoonful over each muffin. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

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