Cinnamon Pecan Muffins

Great flavor! I usually make them as mini-muffins (muffin gems) and give them as hostess gifts with a nice kitchen towel.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 9 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease 9 muffin cups.
2. Half fill the remaining cups with water.
3. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients with a wire whisk.
4. Mix in the pecans.
5. In a small bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
6. Add to the large bowl.
7. Mix only until mixture is moistened.
8. Fill muffin cups 1/2 full with batter.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.