Unwrap your muffin. The paper cup, when unwrapped and placed flat, can help keep any crumbs from spilling elsewhere.

The motion is similar to that you would use to open a jar. Pull the top of the muffin away from the base.

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Eat the muffin top like a cookie. If the muffin is dense, the underside of the muffin top makes a great vehicle for butter or other spreads. If you found the muffin drier or more crumbly, the muffin top may be unable to receive a spread without falling apart first. In this case, it is best to eat the top plain.