Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins Recipe
If you love sweet treats that melt in your mouth, this Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon for extra flavor
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon if using.
Combine wet ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla until smooth.
Combine wet and dry
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in pecans
- Add chopped pecans. Fold them carefully to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
Scoop batter into tin
- Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to fill muffin cups ¾ full.
Bake the muffins
- Place in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before serving
- Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy
- Serve warm for the best taste. Pair with coffee or milk for a delightful snack.
Notes
- Use light or dark brown sugar depending on how rich you want the flavor.
- Add chocolate chips for a twist on classic pecan muffins.
- Substitute half of the milk with cream for extra moist muffins.
- Toast pecans lightly for a deeper, nutty flavor.
- Add a streusel topping with butter, sugar, and flour for a crunchy top.