Pecan Pie Muffins
These tender muffins deliver all the cozy, nutty richness of pecan pie, highlighted with warm cinnamon and finished with a silky, buttery glaze.
Pecan Pie Muffins
Ingredients – Muffins
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 ½ tsp |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 ½ tsp |
| Unsalted butter, softened | ½ cup (1 stick) |
| Light brown sugar, packed | ¾ cup |
| Granulated sugar | ¼ cup |
| Large eggs, room temperature | 2 |
| Pure vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar) | ¾ cup |
| Chopped pecan halves (plus extra for topping) | 1 ½ cups |
Ingredients – Buttery Glaze
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, melted | ¼ cup (½ stick) |
| Light brown sugar, packed | ½ cup |
| Heavy cream or milk | 2 tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | ½ tsp |
| Salt | A pinch |
How to Make Pecan Pie Muffins
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-slot muffin pan with paper liners or generously grease each cup.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
Step 3: Cream the Butter & Sugars
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, and stir in the vanilla.
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients & Buttermilk
Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in portions, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined, then gently fold in the chopped pecans.
Step 5: Portion the Batter
Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin cups. Add a couple of pecan halves on top of each for decoration.
Step 6: Bake the Muffins
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
Step 7: Add the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle or spoon the warm glaze over the muffins while they’re still slightly warm.
