These MANTECADAS are the FASTEST and EASIEST Mexican Pan Dulce you can EVER Make, Moist and Fluffy!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while adding a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty taste.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line muffin trays with paper liners.

Mix together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.

In another bowl, mix warm milk, oil, orange extract, vanilla extract, and a little orange zest.

Add eggs to the wet mixture and beat until combined.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth with no clumps.

Transfer the batter to a measuring cup for easy pouring.

Fill the muffin trays three-quarters of the way full with batter.

Top half of the muffins with pecans (optional).

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from the tray.

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