Pecan Pie Muffins Delight (Print Version)

Moist, nutty muffins with pecan crunch and sweet brown sugar perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins and Topping

11 - 1 cup chopped pecans
12 - 1/2 cup corn syrup
13 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in the chopped pecans using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
07 - In a small bowl, stir together corn syrup and packed brown sugar until smooth. Place about 1 tablespoon of this mixture over each muffin.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
09 - Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb. Use paper liners for easy removal and tidy presentation.