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Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins That Will Brighten Your Mornings

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Delight in the warm, sweet flavors of Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins that will brighten your mornings! These muffins are a perfect blend of rich brown sugar and nutty pecans, delivering a taste experience that transforms breakfast or snack time into something special.

  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted) or Coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or Plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk or Almond/oat milk for dairy-free
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup Whole pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing. Fold in finely chopped pecans.
  5. Scoop batter into each muffin tin cavity about ¾ full. Top each muffin with whole pecan halves and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  6. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg