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Caramel Pecan Coffee Cake Muffins

Caramel Pecan Coffee Cake Muffins
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Caramel Pecan Coffee Cake Muffins are moist, tender muffins bursting with buttery caramel and toasted pecans. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or brunch, these easy-to-make muffins combine the comforting flavors of coffee cake with the convenience of muffins, delivering a sweet, nutty treat that pairs beautifully with your favorite coffee.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce or caramel bits

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and milk until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Bring Wet and Dry Together: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently but thoroughly just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter tender.
  5. Fold in Pecans and Caramel: Carefully fold in the toasted chopped pecans and swirl in caramel sauce or sprinkle in caramel bits for sweet pockets of flavor.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Toast the pecans before using to deepen their flavor and add extra crunch.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and even baking.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough muffins.
  • Gently swirl caramel into the batter to create sweet pockets without making the muffins too wet.
  • Start checking the muffins at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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