These Pecan Delight Muffins are a twist on the classic pecan pie muffins, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and nutty richness.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
Using liners makes cleanup easier and ensures the muffins don't stick to the tin.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and baking powder.
Ensure the dry ingredients are well mixed to distribute the baking powder evenly.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Make sure the butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the eggs.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay to keep the muffins tender.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
Use an ice cream scoop for even portions.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking for even cooking.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling on a wire rack prevents the muffins from becoming soggy.
