Praline Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees; line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3
   Stir in 3/4 cup of the pecans.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on med-high speed, beat brown sugar, cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended.
6. 6
   Beat in buttermilk and vanilla until blended.
7. 7
   Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until just blended.
8. 8
   Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
10. 10
    Bake in oven for 20-24 minutes or until tops are golden and a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.