Description
Soft and rich muffins inspired by classic pecan pie flavors, packed with brown sugar sweetness and crunchy pecans in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Lightly grease the muffin liners if needed.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing them from the tin.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh pecans for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins soft.
- Lightly toast pecans for deeper flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg