Description
Indulge in the flavors of the holiday season with these delightful Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins. Combining the rich sweetness of brown sugar and the buttery crunch of toasted pecans, these muffins offer a warm, comforting treat perfect for any occasion—be it a festive breakfast, a cozy snack, or a sweet dessert. With a moist crumb and simple preparation steps, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven, or pair them with coffee or tea for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans (half finely chopped and half whole)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla; stir until combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently using a rubber spatula.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about three-quarters full. Top with pecan mixture and press a pecan half onto each muffin.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan 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 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg