Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 12 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • 23 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 12 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt.
  • Using your fingers, mix in the butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Transfer 2/3 cup to a small bowl for the topping; mix in pecans and remaining cinnamon; set aside.
  • Whisk baking powder and baking soda into the remaining flour mixture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until well blended.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
  • Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups.
  • Top with the reserved cinnamon-pecan mixture.
  • Bake for 16-21 minutes or until tops are golden and a pick comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.