Sticky Pecan Muffins

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly or line with paper liners. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and chopped pecans. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Spoon a generous amount of the pecan mixture (about 1-2 teaspoons) into the bottom of each prepared muffin cup. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Evenly distribute the muffin batter among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25-30 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature. (5 minutes)