Pecan Pie Muffins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped pecans

2 large eggs

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)

1/4 tsp salt (optional, especially if using unsalted butter)

 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners (you’ll get about 8–10 muffins).

3. Mix dry ingredients:

In a medium bowl, combine:

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup flour

1 cup chopped pecans

Stir together until well mixed.

4. Mix wet ingredients:

In another bowl, beat:

2 eggs

Add 1/2 cup melted butter

Add vanilla extract if using

5. Combine:

Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.

6. Fill muffin cups:

Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin. Fill each about 3/4 full.

7. Bake:

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the tops are golden and set.

8. Cool:

Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack.