Description
Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins bring the delightful flavors of your favorite holiday dessert into a cozy, handheld treat. With a rich brown sugar base and buttery toasted pecans, these muffins are soft, moist, and perfect for any occasion—be it breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Their irresistible sweet and nutty flavor profile will impress friends and family alike. Easy to make with minimal prep work, these muffins are a great addition to any gathering or simply enjoyed as a warm indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup whole pecan halves
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar until smooth; add eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract—stir until combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients just until mixed; do not overmix.
- For the topping, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Divide the batter among muffin cups (about 3/4 full), top with pecan mixture and press whole pecan halves on each.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg