Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped pecans, divided
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) milk
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) maple extract
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12-cup muffin pan, lined with paper liners

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and half of the pecans.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in milk, vanilla and maple extract.
  • Stir in flour mixture just until combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and remaining pecans.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle evenly with reserved pecan mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 24 minutes or until puffed, golden and a tester inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and let cool completely on rack.