Best 6 Butterscotch Pecan Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Butterscotch Pecan Muffins, a symphony of sweet and nutty flavors. These muffins are a delectable treat that combines the richness of brown sugar and butter with the crunch of toasted pecans. With a moist and tender crumb, these muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast, a midday snack, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you prefer a classic muffin or one with a streusel topping, this article offers two irresistible recipes to satisfy your cravings.

**Classic Butterscotch Pecan Muffins:**
This recipe yields a dozen classic muffins with a moist and tender crumb. The combination of brown sugar and butter creates a rich and flavorful base, while the addition of vanilla extract and cinnamon adds depth and warmth. Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the muffin.

**Streusel-Topped Butterscotch Pecan Muffins:**
For those who love a little extra indulgence, this recipe features a streusel topping that takes these muffins to the next level. The streusel is made with a combination of flour, brown sugar, butter, and chopped pecans. As the muffins bake, the streusel topping forms a golden-brown crust that adds a delightful crunch and extra flavor to each bite.

Both recipes are easy to follow and require simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. With a few simple steps, you can have a batch of these delicious muffins ready to enjoy in no time. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERSCOTCH MUFFINS



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Butterscotch pudding gives a distinctive flavor to these muffins topped with brown sugar and nuts. "My son made them for a 4-H competition and they won first-place purple ribbons," writes Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
4 eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mixes, baking powder and salt. Combine the water, eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH MUFFINS



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Make and share this Butterscotch Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mixes, baking powder and salt.
  • Combine water, eggs, oil and vanilla.
  • Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Stir in butterscotch chips.
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
  • Combine brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon topping ingredients.
  • Sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

PECAN PIE MUFFINS



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It's hard to believe there are only five ingredients in these wonderful little muffins! The brown sugar makes them taste like pecan pie.

Provided by prissycat

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 18 mini muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and pecans. In a separate bowl beat the butter and eggs together until smooth, stir into the dry ingredients just until combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Cups should be about 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on wire racks when done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 119.3 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

BUTTER PECAN MUFFINS



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Our youngest son lives in Georgia, and that is where we gather the fresh pecans we use for this recipe. The texture of these muffins is smooth and buttery, and the topping has just the right amount of pecans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup butter pecan or maple syrup
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, syrup, sour cream and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over tops., Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING MUFFINS



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Adding butterscotch pudding to the mix makes these muffins sweet and tender. Just right for birthday parties, summer picnics, or winter potlucks. I got this out of a library book and want to save it here for use later.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray or paper baking cup
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 (3 ounce) package butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 cup milk (whole, lowfat or nonfat)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 400°F To prepare the muffin tins, spray the indentions and the rims around them with nonstick spray or line the indentations with paper muffin cups. If using silicon muffin tins, spray as directed, then place them on a baking sheet.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until uniform. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until light and smooth. Stir in the butterscotch chips with a wooden spoon, then quickly stir in the flour mixture until moistened.
  • Fill the prepared tins three quarters full. Use additional greased tins or small, ovensafe, greased ramekins for any leftover batter, or reserve the batter for a second baking. Bake for 20 minutes, or until muffins are well browned with smooth round tops. A toothpick inserted in the center of one muffin should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Set the pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes . Gently tip each muffin to the side to make sure it isn't stuck. If it is, gently rock it back and forth to release it. Remove the muffins from the pan an cool them for 5 minutes more on the rack before serving. If storing or freezing, cool them completely before sealing in an airtight container or freezer safe plastic bags. The muffins will stay fresh for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 2 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 217, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 20.8, Protein 3.7

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN MUFFINS



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Yield 12-13 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 18

DRY INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
WET INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup butterscotch syrup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
GOODIES
1/2 cup chopped roasted pecans
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
TOPPING
1/2 cup chopped roasted pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the goodies and stir to combine. 3. Whisk the wet ingredients in a medium bowl or blend in a food processor. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir just until mixed. Do not overstir. 4. Spoon the batter into a greased or papered muffin tin. Fill each cup nearly to the top. Top each cup of batter with a large pinch of roasted pecans, taking care to sprinkle them evenly over each cup. Too much topping piled high in the middle will prevent the muffins from rising properly. 5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. 6. Cool the muffins at least 10 minutes before removing from the tin.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Measure ingredients accurately. This is especially important for baking, as even a small difference in measurements can affect the outcome of your muffins.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will give your muffins the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your muffins tough and dense.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch pecan muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist, tender crumb and sweet, nutty flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or snack, give these butterscotch pecan muffins a try!

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