Best 7 Cinnamon Pecan Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma and irresistible taste of Cinnamon Pecan Muffins, a delightful treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the nutty crunch of pecans. These muffins are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making them an ideal grab-and-go breakfast, midday snack, or sweet ending to a meal. With our easy-to-follow recipes, you'll be able to whip up a batch of these delectable muffins in no time. From the classic Cinnamon Pecan Muffins to the more decadent Cream Cheese-Filled Cinnamon Pecan Muffins, our collection offers a variety of options to satisfy every craving. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these homemade gems!

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Cinnamon Pecan Muffins:**
- A straightforward recipe that yields tender, fluffy muffins with a perfect balance of cinnamon and pecan flavors.

2. **Cream Cheese-Filled Cinnamon Pecan Muffins:**
- Take your muffins to the next level with a creamy, tangy filling made from cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.

3. **Gluten-Free Cinnamon Pecan Muffins:**
- A delicious alternative for those with gluten sensitivities, featuring almond flour and coconut flour.

4. **Vegan Cinnamon Pecan Muffins:**
- A plant-based version that uses flax eggs, almond milk, and maple syrup, delivering a moist and flavorful muffin.

5. **Mini Cinnamon Pecan Muffins:**
- Perfect for parties or as a fun snack for kids, these bite-sized treats are a delightful addition to any occasion.

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

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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Your family will be impressed with the soft texture and appealing swirls of cinnamon in these lovely breakfast loaves. —Diane Armstrong, Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, butter, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x8-in. rectangle; sprinkle each with about 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON MUFFINS



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This muffins, with a dash of nutmeg in the batter, are seasoned to please. My husband grew up enjoying these tender, yummy muffins that his mother made on special weekend morning.-Katherine McVey, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk until well combined. , Fill greased muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean., Add butter to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip muffin tops in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON PECAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cinnamon Pecan Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (can use more than 1 teaspoon if desired)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup mini chocolate chip (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease 12 muffin cups Or use muffin liners.
  • In a bowl, sift first 7 ingredients together.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil; mix slightly until combined.
  • Add the milk/oil mixture to the dry ingredients; stirring JUST until combined (don't overmix, lumps in the batter is okay).
  • Add in the chopped pecans and/or chocolate chips.
  • Spoon 2/3 full into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 200.6, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 13, Protein 2.9

CINNAMON PECAN MUFFINS



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Great flavor! I usually make them as mini-muffins (muffin gems) and give them as hostess gifts with a nice kitchen towel.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 9 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and grease 9 muffin cups.
  • Half fill the remaining cups with water.
  • In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients with a wire whisk.
  • Mix in the pecans.
  • In a small bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
  • Add to the large bowl.
  • Mix only until mixture is moistened.
  • Fill muffin cups 1/2 full with batter.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 224.9, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.4, Protein 3.9

PECAN CINNAMON MUFFINS



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This is my adopted recipe Feb 2005. I made this and did a few changes, I changed the 1/4 tsp cinnamon to 1 tsp and added 1 tsp vanilla. I like lots of nuts, I used 1 cup.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, Sifted
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, Packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, Ground
1 large egg, Slightly Beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2-1 cup pecans, Chopped

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into mixing bowl; Add white and brown sugar; Stir in Pecans.
  • Combine egg, oil and milk and vanilla in small bowl; blend well.
  • Add all at once to dry ingredients, stirring just enough to moisten; Batter will be thick.
  • Spoon batter into 12 greased 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups or 6- 3 1/2 muffin cups.
  • Bake in 375°F oven about 20 minutes for 12 muffins or about 30 minutes for 6 -3 1/2 inch muffin cups or until tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 340, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.8, Protein 5.8

PECAN PIE MUFFINS



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The combination of dark brown sugar, vanilla, and pecans in these muffins make them taste just like pecan pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups pecans, plus 12 intact halves or additional chopped nuts for tops
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant, about 12 minutes. Cool 15 minutes, then coarsely chop. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then stir in pecans.
  • Divide batter evenly between muffin cups,adding a scant 1/4 cup to each. Top each with a single pecan half or more chopped nuts, and sanding sugar. Bake until tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before beginning.
  • Measure your flour correctly to avoid dense or dry muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full to allow for proper rising.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These cinnamon pecan muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet cinnamon flavor, and crunchy pecans, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is a great choice for anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying treat.

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