About
Can a humble muffin capture the soul of a beloved dessert classic? Turns out, yes it can! Southern Pecan Pie Muffins have all of the buttery, crunchy pecans you love with the smoky, rich sweetness of brown sugar baked right in. And it all comes packaged in adorable, tender little muffins! Southern Pecan Pie Muffins are a speedy and easy way to satisfy your pecan pie craving!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 11 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Add cupcake paper liners to 7 cups of a 9-cup muffin tin.
Step 3 -Spray the muffin liners with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 4 -In a bowl, add the flour, the brown sugar, and the pecans and mix well to combine.
Step 5 -In a separate bowl, add the eggs and beat until they are foamy.
Step 6 -Add the melted butter to the beaten eggs and stir well to combine.
Step 7 -Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just moistened into a batter.
Step 8 -Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each cup almost to the top. There is no leavening agent so they will not rise.
Step 9 -Bake until the muffins are cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 10 -Serve.
