Description
Pecan pie muffins blend Southern comfort with sweet indulgence, creating a delightful breakfast or dessert treat. Nutty pecans and rich caramel notes combine in these irresistible morsels you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ⅔ cup (151 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (220 grams) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
Baking Ingredients:
(no additional ingredients)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by thoroughly coating with cooking spray or lining with paper liners.
- Create a delectable dry mixture by combining brown sugar, flour, and finely chopped pecans in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together softened butter and eggs until the mixture achieves a smooth, silky consistency.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring just until the components are incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully distribute the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the tops transform into a rich golden brown and respond with a light springy touch when gently pressed.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins rest in the tin for several minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely or serve while still slightly warm for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- To achieve the perfect texture, avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to tough, dense muffins.
- Enhance the nutty flavor by toasting pecans briefly in a dry skillet before chopping and adding to the mix.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create a decadent twist by drizzling warm caramel or maple syrup over the muffins just before serving for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg