Description
Pecan Pie Muffins – These muffins are a tender, buttery treat filled with sweet caramel flavors and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, they are easy to make, impressive, and utterly delicious. Each bite delivers a cozy, comforting flavor that makes your kitchen smell like heaven.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- Extra pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Top with extra pecans.
- Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Toasting the pecans enhances flavor.
- Avoid overmixing for tender muffins.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg