30-Minute Pecan Pie Muffins – Irresistibly Buttery Bliss
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Cozy fall dessert treat with rich caramel sweetness and nutty crunch.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup brown sugar (topping)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (topping)
- ¼ cup pecan halves (topping)
- Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Divide batter into lined muffin cups.
- Sprinkle topping ingredients on each muffin.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for smoother mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins fluffy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg