These Pecan Pie Muffins are the perfect mix of a light, fluffy muffin and the gooey, caramel-like center of a classic pecan pie. Made with just five simple ingredients, the combination of brown sugar and pecans creates a chewy-crisp edge with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Baked in mini muffin tins, they\u2019re ideal as bite-sized treats for brunch, holiday platters, or a quick afternoon snack.<\/p>\n
Pecan Pie Muffins
\nIngredients
\nTHE DRY BASE<\/p>\n
Light brown sugar, packed \u2014 1 cup
\nAll-purpose flour \u2014 \u00bd cup
\nPecans, chopped \u2014 1 cup
\nTHE BINDERS<\/p>\n
Butter, softened \u2014 2\/3 cup
\nEggs, beaten \u2014 2 large
\nHow to Make Pecan Pie Muffins<\/p>\n
Step 1: Prep the Pan
\nPreheat your oven to 350\u00b0F. This recipe yields about 18 mini muffins. Grease and flour your mini muffin tins thoroughly or use paper liners.<\/p>\n
Tip: Since these muffins are high in sugar, greasing the top of the pan as well can prevent sticking.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
\nIn a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and flour. Stir in the chopped pecans, making sure they are coated in the flour-sugar mixture so they stay evenly distributed in the batter.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Cream the Wet Ingredients
\nIn a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with the eggs until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
\nPour the butter-egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently by hand until just combined. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy\u2014avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Fill and Bake
\nSpoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 2\/3 full. Bake for 20\u201325 minutes, until the edges are golden and the tops spring back lightly when touched.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Cool and Remove
\nAllow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. This resting period helps the sugars set so the muffins hold their shape. Run a thin knife around each muffin to release it, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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