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Pumpkin muffin topped with pecan streusel with bite taken out of it.
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Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

These tender and fluffy Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are loaded with tasty pumpkin puree and cozy spices and topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan streusel.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Naomi Andres

Equipment

  • 12-count muffin tin
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups & spoons
  • whisk

Ingredients

For the Batter:

  • ¾ cup salted butter * softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Streusel:

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare regular-sized muffin tins with either non-stick spray or muffin liners.
  • Cream together the softened butter and white sugar for 1 minute. Add the eggs and pumpkin puree and continue mixing until incorporated.
    ¾ cup salted butter, 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Add to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until incorporated.  
    2 cups all-purpose flour , 1 teaspoon baking soda , 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared tins. Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and chopped pecans to make a streusel. Sprinkle on top of the batter and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in muffin tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!
    3 tablespoons melted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¾ cup chopped pecans

Notes

  1. You could use unsalted butter instead with an additional ½ teaspoon of salt added to the batter and ⅛ teaspoon added to the streusel topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3502IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg