Pralines & Cream Pecan-Caramel Muffins Recipe

Name: Pralines & Cream Pecan-Caramel Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons white sugar; ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butterscotch chips (optional) or 3 tablespoons caramel-flavored bits (optional); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks; 6 ounces cream cheese; 1 large egg; ¼ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; ½ cup white sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup very finely chopped pecans; 12 squirts butterscotch topping (optional) or 12 squirts caramel ice cream topping (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butterscotch chips (optional) or 3 tablespoons caramel-flavored bits (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
6 ounces cream cheese
1 large egg
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup very finely chopped pecans
12 squirts butterscotch topping (optional) or 12 squirts caramel ice cream topping (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange oven rack to middle position.
2
Line a 12-cup large muffin pan with paper liners and generously spray liners with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Place pan on a parchment paperlined baking sheet.
4
For Pecan Streusel Topping, in a food processor, grind nuts, both sugars, and butterscotch chips, if desired, to make a fine meal.
5
Add butter and pulse to blend.
6
Put mixture into a mixing bowl.
7
(This is a fine, gravelly streusel.
8
).
9
Without cleaning food processor bowl, blend Cream Cheese Topping ingredients well and then spoon out into another bowl.
10
For Muffin Batter, blend butter with both sugars in food processor until well blended; then add egg and vanilla and mix well.
11
Add buttermilk, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nuts and blend well, making sure no unblended sugar or butter is stuck in bottom of bowl.
12
Scoop some batter into each muffin cup, filling about half full.
13
Squirt on some sundae topping.
14
Spoon on some Cream Cheese Topping and then carefully add streusel.
15
Bake 30 to 35 minutes until muffins seem firm to the touch when gently pressed with fingertips.
16
Let cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.

4074

kcal

Calories

372

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons white sugar, ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butterscotch chips (optional) or 3 tablespoons caramel-flavored bits (optional), and more.

Yes, Pralines & Cream Pecan-Caramel Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pralines & Cream Pecan-Caramel Muffins

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