Description
Spiced pumpkin pecan muffins bring autumn’s warmth to your breakfast table with rich seasonal comfort. Nutty pecans and warm spices create a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 package pumpkin spice bar mix
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) water
- 3/4 cup (90 g) chopped pecans, divided
- 1/2 (226 g) package cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter, melted
Baking Accessories:
- 12 paper cupcake liners
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lining a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners.
- Create the foundational muffin batter by blending the Pumpkin Spice Bar Mix packet 1 with water and melted butter until thoroughly integrated. Fold in half of the chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution.
- Allocate approximately two-thirds of the mixed batter into the muffin wells, leaving the remaining portion for later use.
- Transform the cream cheese into a pliable state by microwaving for 20-30 seconds, then whisk in the Pumpkin Spice Bar Mix packet 2 until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully deposit dollops of the cream cheese mixture atop the initial batter layer within each muffin well.
- Delicately spread the reserved batter over the cream cheese layer, creating a complete covering.
- Embellish the muffin tops with the remaining chopped pecans, ensuring an even sprinkle across the surface.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool completely before removing from the pan and serving, enabling them to set and develop optimal texture.
Notes
- Swap out butter for coconut oil to make the muffins dairy-free and add a subtle tropical twist.
- Use gluten-free baking mix as a direct substitute for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same delicious texture.
- Toast pecans beforehand to intensify their nutty flavor and enhance the overall richness of the muffins.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg