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Delicious pecan pie muffins with brown sugar and crunchy nuts

Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins

Delicious muffins that combine the flavors of classic pecan pie with tender, cozy muffin crumb — perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 Large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Nuts and Toppings
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • ½ cup whole pecan halves (for topping)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for pecan topping)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for pecan topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until evenly combined.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted unsalted butter with light brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs, sour cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the finely chopped pecans evenly into the batter, reserving a few tablespoons for sprinkling.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  2. In a small bowl, mix whole pecan halves, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press one or two pecan halves into the top of each muffin, and sprinkle a pinch of the brown sugar mixture on top.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5-8 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

These muffins are great served warm, and you can reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds for an enjoyable gooey texture. Consider variations like dark chocolate chips or Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.