Sticky Pecan Muffins

These pecan muffins are easier to make than traditional sticky buns. Perfect for Sunday brunch or a special weekday treat.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons applesauce
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup margarine, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.

Step 2

Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Mix the eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until the batter is just moistened.

Step 3

Combine the melted margarine or butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and pecans; divide it into each prepared muffin cup. Portion about 1/4 cup muffin batter into each muffin cup, on top of the pecan mixture.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Invert pan onto a piece of aluminum foil; let stand 2 minutes then remove pan.