Our butterscotch muffins have a rich, nutty and buttery flavor that makes for a delightful treat with a soft crumb that's wonderfully contrasted by the crunchy pecan and cinnamon-sugar topping, creating a wonderful balance of textures.
Instructions
1
Combine the dry ingredients
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butterscotch and vanilla pudding mixes, baking powder and salt.
3
Combine the wet ingredients
4
Combine the water, room-temperature eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Editor's Tip: Mix the wet ingredients into the dry with a light hand. Overmixing the batter can lead to denser, chewier muffins.
5
Fill the muffin pan, add the topping
6
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine the brown sugar, chopped pecans and cinnamon, then sprinkle the topping over the batter. Editor's Tip: Leave enough space for the muffins to expand and create a wonderful, golden brown topping.
7
Bake the muffins for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for five minutes before removing them to wire racks to cool completely. Editor's Tip: Cooling the muffins for five minutes before removing them from the pan is essential, as it allows the base to strengthen and not crumble and flop when taken out.
