Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these irresistibly fluffy Pecan Pie Muffins topped with brown sugar. Perfectly sweet and nutty, these muffins evoke the nostalgic aromas of Thanksgiving gatherings. With a delightful crunch from toasted pecans, they make for a charming breakfast treat or a comforting dessert. Whip up a batch and create cherished memories around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy substitute)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg