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

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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.