Tasty Thursday

These cake-like muffins are moist and delicious, not to mention easy to throw together. This recipe from Muffins by Cyndi Duncan and Georgie Patrick is definitely a favorite! 

Maple Pecan Muffins

1-1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1-3/4 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans

1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/3 cup milk

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously spray muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and allspice in a large bowl. Stir in pecans.

Whisk brown sugar, butter, milk, syrup, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl.

Make well in center of dry ingredients. Add butter mixture to well; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened.

Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown. 

Makes 12 muffins.