A little instant coffee and a scoop of pecans in the mix make a fine muffin as is, but the pecan-brown sugar topping is really the ideal finishing touch.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Add melted butter, milk, instant coffee, vanilla and egg. Mix until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. Combine the remaining brown sugar and pecans, sprinkle over the tops of the muffins.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.