Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Butter Pecan Muffins, a perfect blend of rich, buttery flavor and crunchy pecans. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these muffins are sure to impress with their moist texture and irresistible aroma. Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy them warm with a pat of butter or pack them into lunchboxes for a sweet treat that everyone will love. Whether shared with family or savored alone with your favorite drink, these muffins bring warmth and comfort to any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray muffin tins with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and chopped pecans.
- In another bowl, whisk the beaten egg, buttermilk, and melted butter until blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just moistened.
- Fill each muffin tin about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with extra brown sugar and top with whole pecan halves.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg