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Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Muffins

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These Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Muffins deliver classic coffee cake flavor in a tender, moist muffin with a double layer of crunchy cinnamon-pecan streusel. Perfect for cozy mornings, brunches, or a comforting treat with coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached preferred)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk (any type)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toast for extra flavor)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup.
  2. Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, pinch of salt, and 3 tablespoons melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Batter will be thick.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Sprinkle a heaping teaspoon of streusel in each, pressing slightly. Top with remaining batter, filling cups about 3/4 full. Finish with generous streusel on top.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  8. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. If muffins sink, bake 2 more minutes. If streusel melts, chill it briefly before topping next time.
  10. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store in airtight container up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For best flavor, toast pecans before using. Don’t overmix the batter for tender muffins. Streusel can be chilled briefly for a chunkier topping. Muffins are easily adapted for gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free diets. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.

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