🧁 Pecan Pie Muffins
Servings: 8–10 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep oven & pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a muffin tin VERY well or use silicone liners (these muffins are sticky like pecan pie).
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, stir together:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
Mix well so pecans are coated.
3. Add wet ingredients
In another small bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Melted butter
- Vanilla (optional)
Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and fold until combined. (Batter will be thick!)
4. Fill muffin cups
- Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about ⅔ to ¾ full.
5. Bake
- Bake 18–22 minutes or until the tops are golden and the edges are slightly crisp.
6. Cool & remove
- Let muffins cool 10 minutes before removing.
They firm up as they cool and become chewy, gooey, and pecan-pie-like.
🍽️ Description
These muffins taste exactly like mini pecan pies — buttery, caramel-like, nutty, and rich. The top gets slightly crisp while the middle stays soft and gooey. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday treats.
💡 Tips for Success
- Use silicone liners — they release perfectly.
- For extra richness, use dark brown sugar.
- Add ¼ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth.
- They freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.
🔢 Nutritional Information (approx. per muffin)
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 22g
- Protein: 3g
🌟 Conclusion
These pecan pie muffins are unbelievably easy yet taste like a bakery treat. Soft, chewy, rich, and full of pecan flavor — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
⭐ Recommendation
Serve warm with:
- Butter
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla ice cream (for a dessert twist!)