Praline Pumpkin Date Muffins

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease the wells with butter or cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.

3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix the batter.

5. Gently fold in the chopped dates and pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

6. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, chopped pecans, melted butter, and flour. Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly topping.

7. Spoon the pumpkin date muffin batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

8. Sprinkle the prepared praline topping over the muffin batter in each cup, ensuring an even distribution.

9. Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

10. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve while still slightly warm for the best taste and enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors in every bite!