COFFEE PECAN MUFFINS

1 cup pecans
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter melted
2 tablespoons strong coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 12 muffin cups.

Reserve 12 pecan halves for muffin tops. Coarsely chop remaining pieces; set aside.

In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well.

In another bowl, lightly beat egg. Add milk, butter, coffee and vanilla; blend well. Add liquid mixture to flour mixture; mix just until combined. Fold in chopped pecans. Spoon batter into buttered muffin cups, top with reserved pecan halves.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 16 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm

Makes 12 muffins
Source: Seasonal Celebrations Across America Cookbook

Category:  Breads, Muffins, Quick Breads
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