Butter Tart Muffins

Indulge in the comforting sweetness of Butter Tart Muffins, a delightful twist on the classic Canadian dessert! These golden, tender muffins are packed with the rich flavors of brown sugar, melted butter, and a hint of vanilla, perfectly balanced by the chewy texture of plump raisins and the optional crunch of chopped pecans. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these easy-to-make treats offer the familiar buttery, caramelized essence of butter tarts in a convenient muffin form. Serve them warm for a cozy breakfast, mid-afternoon snack, or dessert that’ll please everyone at the table. Whether you’re a butter tart enthusiast or simply looking for the ultimate baked treat, these muffins are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Raisins
• 0.5 cups Chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well with baking spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the raisins and chopped pecans, if using.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(875.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3129.6

Total Fat 150.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 641.3mg	0%
Sodium 2214.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 418.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 255.5g
Protein 45.1g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 514.2mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1648.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 52.2%