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Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins That Will Brighten Your Mornings

Three golden brown Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins topped with pecans and coarse sugar crystals.
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Bake moist, sweet muffins that taste like pecan pie, featuring rich brown sugar and a crunchy pecan topping. These are perfect for a satisfying morning treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients mixture and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  7. Fill the prepared muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the tops of the batter in each cup.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra gooey center, press one whole pecan half into the top of each muffin before baking.
  • You can substitute melted butter for softened butter, but reduce the mixing time in step 3.
  • Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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