Coffee Praline Muffins

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

⅓ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup chopped pecans

½ cup butter, melted

¾ cup milk

2 tablespoons instant coffee powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

⅛ cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Add melted butter, milk, instant coffee, vanilla and egg. Mix until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. Combine the remaining brown sugar and pecans, sprinkle over the tops of the muffins.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.