Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. <
P id=”instruction-step-2″>2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
P id=”instruction-step-3″>3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
P id=”instruction-step-4″>4. Add the eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
P id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
P id=”instruction-step-6″>6. In a small bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons melted butter for the topping.
P id=”instruction-step-7″>7. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
P id=”instruction-step-8″>8. Spoon the pecan topping over each muffin and gently press a pecan half onto the top of each.
P id=”instruction-step-9″>9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
P id=”instruction-step-10″>10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
