Description
Butter Pecan Muffins are the perfect blend of rich, buttery pecan flavor and tender, moist muffin goodness. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or lunch boxes, these muffins fill your home with a delightful aroma as they bake. With a hint of pumpkin pie spice and a satisfying nutty crunch from chopped pecans, every bite is a cozy treat that will bring warmth to your day. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, Butter Pecan Muffins are a versatile addition to your recipe collection that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- 2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. Stir in chopped pecans.
- 3. In another bowl, mix the beaten egg, buttermilk, and melted butter until well combined.
- 4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just moistened; avoid overmixing.
- 5. Fill muffin tins about three-quarters full. Top each with extra brown sugar and a whole pecan half.
- 6. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg