Delicious and Moist Cranberry Pecan Muffins Recipe

Enjoy a delightful treat with these moist and flavorful cranberry pecan muffins. Packed with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors will leave you wanting more. Follow this easy recipe to create a batch of these mouthwatering muffins in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the fresh cranberries and chopped pecans.
6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. If desired, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of each muffin for added crunch and sweetness.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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