Butterscotch Muffins with Brown Sugar Pecan Streusel

Butterscotch Muffins with Brown Sugar Pecan Streusel

18 servings
These Butterscotch Muffins with Brown Sugar Pecan Streusel are totally bakery worthy, yet thanks to a shortcut ingredient, they're incredibly easy!

Ingredients

  • flour
    2 c
  • sugar
    1 c
  • 3.4-ounce box instant butterscotch pudding
    1
  • 3.4-ounce box instant vanilla pudding
    1
  • baking powder
    2 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • water
    1 c
  • eggs

    beaten

    4
  • applesauce
    ¾ c
  • vanilla
    1 tsp
  • brown sugar
    ⅝ c
  • chopped pecans
    ½ c
  • cinnamon
    2 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, pudding mixes, baking powder and salt.

  2. 2

    Whisk together dry ingredients to combine.

  3. 3

    Add water, eggs, applesauce and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Stir ingredients together until just combined.TIP:  You want to stir ingredients together until you no longer see any visible dry ingredients. Stir ingredients together until just combined.

  5. 5

    Using a large cookie scoop, add one scoop of batter to each muffin well.TIP:  Using a cookie scoop means your muffins will all be the same size.  Such a great kitchen purchase!

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, add brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon.

  7. 7

    Stir together to combine.

  8. 8

    Spoon streusel evenly over batter in each muffin well.

  9. 9

    Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin removes cleanly.

Butterscotch Muffins with Brown Sugar Pecan Streusel

Butterscotch Muffins with Brown Sugar Pecan Streusel

30 min18 servings217 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a truly special breakfast treat that feels like a trip to your favorite bakery, but is surprisingly simple to make at home? These Butterscotch Muffins with Brown Sugar Pecan Streusel are exactly what you need to elevate your morning.

What makes these muffins stand out is a clever baking shortcut: using instant pudding mixes. This secret ingredient ensures a wonderfully moist crumb every time, infusing each bite with deep butterscotch and vanilla notes. It’s the trick that helps you achieve bakery-worthy results without any fuss, perfect for even novice bakers.

Prepare for a delightful sensory experience. Each muffin boasts a tender, incredibly moist interior bursting with the sweet, caramel-like essence of butterscotch, beautifully complemented by subtle hints of vanilla. Topping it all off is a generous, crumbly streusel featuring warm brown sugar and crunchy chopped pecans, providing a perfect textural contrast that will have you reaching for another. This recipe makes 18 substantial muffins, ensuring there's plenty to share, or to enjoy throughout the week. You'll find the process incredibly straightforward, making these a joy to bake and even more of a pleasure to eat.

While delicious as is, you can easily customize these butterscotch muffins to suit your preferences. For a different nutty flavor, swap the pecans for chopped walnuts. If you prefer an even richer butterscotch profile, you could opt for two boxes of instant butterscotch pudding instead of one vanilla and one butterscotch. You could also experiment with adding a touch of grated orange zest to the batter for a brighter note that complements the butterscotch wonderfully.

These indulgent muffins are perfectly suited for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a festive brunch spread. They also make a fantastic pick-me-up with your morning coffee or a satisfying afternoon snack. Serve them warm for the ultimate comforting experience.

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