Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

8 tablespoons sugar (divided)
2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
1 cup bran flakes
1 cup skim milk
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 400 °F. Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cereal and milk and set aside for 5 minutes.
Combine 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Whisk pumpkin, egg, and vanilla into cereal.
Fold in dry mixture; being careful not to over mix. Spoon into prepared pan and sprinkle with pecans and sugar-cinnamon mixture.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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