Description
Brown Butter Pecan Pie Muffins are a deliciously rich and nutty twist on the classic pecan pie, offering a warm and cozy flavor in a convenient muffin form. With the deep, toasty notes of brown butter and the delightful crunch of pecans, these muffins are perfect for breakfasts or as an indulgent snack. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and nutty.
- In a large bowl, combine slightly cooled browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg