Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (63g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the packed brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Stir well to ensure the pecans are evenly coated with the sugar and flour mixture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted and slightly cooled butter with the room temperature eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl and stir thoroughly until fully combined. Expect a thick and sticky batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. The muffins are done when the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- Allow muffins to cool completely to enhance flavor development.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg