Pecan Pie Muffins

If you love pecan pie you will absolutely love these muffins. They are best made as mini muffins so you can down them in one scrumptious bite. However, this simple recipe works just fine for regular sized muffins as well.

My favorite way to eat them is right out of the pan while they are still warm. But if you must share, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, snacks, or as a food gift for someone you love.

For perfect easy to get out muffins, make sure you spray the tins with a non-stick baking spray (I use a backing spray with flour in it) and don’t over fill the tins. For prettier muffins don’t fill the tins more than 2/3 of the way full. Filling the tins more than 2/3 full will create a spreading lacey flat top with a crunchy caramelized edge, which is delicious if you like the crunch, but they aren’t as pretty. Also, make sure not to overbake as those lacy edges will burn quickly.

Servings: many
Time: 1hr
Difficulty: easy
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Perfect muffins for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or lovingly given as a food gift.

Recipe Credit: My dear friend Louise in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup flour
1 cup melted & cooled butter
3 eggs

Directions

Mix the brown sugar, pecans, and flour in a medium bowl.
Whisk the melted butter and eggs together until blended. Make sure the melted butter before isn’t hot before whisking so the eggs won’t scramble.
Pour the butter mixture into the brown sugar mixture and stir just until combined and moistened.
Fill greased (with flour baking spray) or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bate at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes for miniature muffins, or 20-25 minutes for regular sized muffins.

Tips & Tricks: This recipe makes ~4 dozen miniature muffins (2 full mini muffin trays) or ~ 1-1/2 dozen regular sized muffins. I prefer the mini muffins with recipe as you can devour each muffin in one scrumptious bite. Be careful not to overfill the muffin tins for prettier muffins as this recipe spreads but doesn’t rise. Best when eaten right out of the pan warm.