Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

 

It's pumpking time! 

These hearty jumbo muffins have pumpkin pie spice flavors and a crumbly nut topping. Serve with a hot cup of coffee or an ice-cold glass of milk.

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans

topping:

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. Fill 6 greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full.

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, and flour, then cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Recipe by Taste of Home