Here’s a full recipe card for Pecan Pie Muffins — the perfect little bites of sweet, nutty goodness! 🧁🍯
🥧 Pecan Pie Muffins
🍽️ Servings: 10–12 muffins
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins | Bake Time: 18–22 mins
💥 Flavor: Sweet, nutty, buttery
🍰 Texture: Moist centers, crisp edges
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
🔥 Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or use paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, and flour. Stir to mix.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups (they’ll be about 2/3 full).
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
💡 Tips & Notes
- Use high-quality pecans for the richest flavor.
- Grease the muffin tin very well if not using liners — these muffins are sticky!
- Muffins will slightly deflate as they cool, just like mini pecan pies!
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
🥧 Pecan Pie Muffins
Servings
10–12 muffins
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
18
minutesIngredients
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or use paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, and flour. Stir to mix.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups (they’ll be about 2/3 full).
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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