Description
These moist and flavorful Pecan Pie Brown Sugar Muffins are a cozy breakfast or dessert treat, combining the rich, nutty flavor of classic pecan pie with the soft, tender crumb of a brown sugar muffin. Perfect for fall, holidays, or any time you’re craving Southern-inspired baked goods.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
¾ cup milk (or buttermilk)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
Optional: 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey for drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Lightly spray the liners with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dark brown sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry and fold gently using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in most of the chopped pecans, reserving some for topping.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups using an ice cream scoop or spoon.
7. Top each muffin with reserved pecans and an optional drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Toast the pecans lightly before folding them into the batter to deepen the flavor.
Don’t skip spraying the liners—brown sugar-based batters tend to stick more.
For bakery-style domes, let the batter rest in the tin for 5–10 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg