Description
Delightful fusion of pecan pie and muffins with the sweetness of brown sugar and the crunch of toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (Can substitute with a gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 cup Whole 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). Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with muffin liners.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Combine melted butter, light brown sugar, and eggs in another bowl, mixing until well blended.
- Stir in the sour cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is combined smoothly.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the finely chopped pecans gently until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top of each muffin and place a whole pecan half in the center.
- Drizzle melted butter over the tops for added richness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a low-sugar option, consider sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Be sure to toast your pecans for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg






