Pecan Pie Muffins Brown Sugar: Easy Indulgence for Your Weekend
Delight in these delicious Pecan Pie Muffins made with rich brown sugar for a sweet treat any weekend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- Serve warm for the best taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg