Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg2/3 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup butter pecan or maple syrup1/4 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butter2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, syrup, sour cream and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over tops.
Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
