Thanks Irene. It never occurred to me to replace the oats in the topping with more nuts. More pecans is never a bad thing. Will try the quick oats next time in the batter. The muffins were so good. My husband even liked them! I will say though, the cinnamon smell didn't fill my house as I had hoped! Maybe it was because I only made half a batch. Next time, I may make a whole batch and see if the cinnamon smell is more prominent. I do have another question! I noticed in the pictures, that the two half trays were filled in the middle. Does that help things to bake more evenly? Irene is a great resource, isn't she? Yes, baking muffins in the middle of the pan helps them bake more evenly, as they're closer to the center of the oven. If you're only making a half batch, it helps to use the middle of the pan. Cheers – PJH

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