Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins That Will Brighten Your Mornings
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins that will brighten your mornings! These muffins boast a perfect blend of sweet, nutty flavors from toasted pecans and rich brown sugar, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar until smooth; then beat in eggs one at a time followed by sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just blended; fold in chopped pecans.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full and top with whole pecan halves and brown sugar.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until golden brown; let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg