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    Home » Breakfast Recipes » Cinnamon Pecan Mini Muffins

    Cinnamon Pecan Mini Muffins

    Date: March 19, 2022 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    These Cinnamon Pecan Mini Muffins are just the perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. Each one is like a little bite of mini coffee cake.

    • What is Cassia?
    • Why Add Sour Cream to Muffins?
    • Recipe
    24Bite: Cinnamon Pecan Mini Muffins Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    Ingredients

    ingredients for cinnamon pecan muffins on a countertop
    It seems like a lot of ingredients but they come together quickly.

    I really like cinnamon, don’t you? Real cinnamon. Are you familiar with the differences in cinnamon?

    Like all my recipes that include cinnamon, I use Ceylon Cinnamon. It’s made in Sri Lanka and I’ve never seen it at the grocery store. We only get it online at Amazon.

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    What is Cassia?

    Cassia is Chinese Cinnamon. It’s the common cinnamon you find in the stores in the United States. I believe it was introduced to the United States because it’s less expensive and easier to produce.

    If you’ve never tried Ceylon Cinnamon, I encourage you to give it a try. It has a true cinnamon taste and is much better for you than cassia. You can read about the Differences Between Cassia and Ceylon Cinnamon at Paleo Foundation.

    If you are going to use Cassia in this recipe, you may want to use one teaspoon instead of one tablespoon. Ceylon Cinnamon is smoother and has delicious flavor.

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    Why Add Sour Cream to Muffins?

    Sour cream is a terrific way to add moisture to your muffin batter without adding a lot of liquid. It’s the secret ingredient for baked goods. Have a look at my Easy Bisquick Blueberry Biscuits too!

    Don’t omit the sour cream. You won’t actually taste it. You just need to let it do its job.

    cinnamon pecan topping ingredients on a countertop
    The Pecan Topping is made separately and placed on top before baking.

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve these delicious cinnamon pecan mini muffins for breakfast or brunch. I like to grab a few as a snack. They’re incredible warm out of the oven with some melty butter.

    You can make them more of a dessert by adding a powdered sugar drizzle. Just mix a little bit of milk or water with powdered sugar until you get the consistency you want.

    24Bite: Cinnamon Pecan Mini Muffins Recipe by Christian Guzman

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    5 from 28 votes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 36 mini muffins
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    These Cinnamon Pecan Mini Muffins are just the perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. Each one is like a little bite of mini coffee cake.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • Mini muffin tins

    Ingredients

    Dry Ingredients

    • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
    • ½ cup Sugar
    • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon*, see below for Cassia
    • ½ teaspoon Allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Wet Ingredients

    • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
    • ½ cup Sour Cream
    • ½ cup Milk
    • 1 large Egg, slightly beaten with fork

    Topping

    • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
    • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
    • ½ cup Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Allspice
    • ¾ cup Pecans, chopped
    • ½ cup Butter, Cubed and softened

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400℉.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk dry ingredients together, crushing any lumps as you're mixing. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together wet ingredients.
    • Pour wet ingredients into flour mixture and fold by hand with a spoon until just mixed. Do not overmix. There may be lumps.
    • Use paper cups or tins in mini muffin pans. Or, spray with baking spray. Fill each to about ⅔ full. Set aside.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, place all Topping ingredients except butter. Stir well. You can use your hand.
    • Add softened butter and press it into the flour mixture, pressing and stiring until everything is coated and crumbly.
    • Add about a tablespoon or a little more to each muffin to fill to a little heaping mound. Pat down slightly.
    • Bake for 10-13 minutes until muffin bounces back with light touch or toothpick comes out clean.
    • Remove from tin after about 5 minutes then allow to cool completely on a metal rack.



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    Notes

    If you would like to really kick these muffins up, add a little powdered sugar icing drizzled on top. 
    If using Cassia instead of real Ceylon cinnamon, try using one teaspoon instead of one tablespoon. Ceylon cinnamon is smoother.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cinnamon Pecan Mini Muffins
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 131 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 74mg3%
    Carbohydrates 21g7%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 2g4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cinnamon crumb muffins, cinnamon crunch mini muffins, cinnamon crunch muffins, spice muffins
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