Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins
Deliciously moist muffins that fuse the flavors of pecan pie with brown sugar, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup pecan pie filling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans (and pecan pie filling if using).
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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