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| Chopped nuts | |
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| 1 3/4 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 1/3 cup | dark or light brown sugar |
| 1 tablespoon | baking powder |
| 1/4 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 cup | pecans, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | melted butter |
| 3/4 cup | regular or low-fat milk |
| 2 tablespoons | quality instant coffee powder |
| 1 teaspoon | vanilla extract |
| 1 medium | egg |
| 1/8 cup | dark or light brown sugar |
| 2 tablespoons | pecans, chopped |
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray 10 muffin cups with cooking oil. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans in a large bowl. Slowly mix in the melted butter, milk, coffee, vanilla and egg. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full. Mix the rest of the ingredients together to make a crumble and sprinkle on top. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Test by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
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