Ginger-Pecan Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Spray 12 medium muffin cups with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
4. 4
   Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Blend in buttermilk and vanilla.
7. 7
   Stir in 1 cup of the pecans and the ginger.
8. 8
   Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
9. 9
   Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each cup two-thirds full.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans and the 1 tsp.
11. 11
    sugar.
12. 12
    Bake 20 to 25 min.
13. 13
    or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
14. 14
    Cool in pan 5 min.
15. 15
    ; remove to wire rack.
16. 16
    Cool.