Description
These Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins combine the rich sweetness of brown sugar with the nutty crunch of pecans, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins are moist, buttery, and capture the essence of classic pecan pie in a convenient muffin form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 220 grams light brown sugar, packed
- 65 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams pecans, roughly chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 150 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Cups: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and generously grease your mini or regular muffin cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and roughly chopped pecans ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Beat Butter and Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the beaten eggs until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin cups in the preheated oven and bake mini muffins for 12 to 13 minutes or regular-sized muffins for 15 to 17 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Remove Muffins: Once baked, run a knife around the edges of each muffin to loosen them and carefully lift out of the pan. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, lightly toast the pecans before mixing.
- You can substitute unsalted butter with salted butter if preferred, but reduce added salt accordingly.
- Mini muffins bake faster; keep a close watch to prevent overbaking.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra warmth in flavor.
