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Pecan pie muffins

Pecan pie muffins

Soft, buttery muffins inspired by the rich flavor of pecan pie, with brown sugar sweetness, tender centers, and golden tops finished with pecan halves.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 12 pecan halves for topping
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the packed light brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, large eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in the chopped pecans just until combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Top each muffin with a pecan half.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve slightly warm.

Notes

  • Toast the chopped pecans for 5 to 7 minutes before mixing them into the batter for deeper flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter, or the muffins may turn dense instead of tender.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze individually wrapped muffins for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before reheating.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg

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