Ah, Pecan Pie Muffins—all the rich, nutty flavor of classic pecan pie in a handheld, fluffy muffin form. 🧁🥧 Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Here’s a full recipe:
Pecan Pie Muffins Recipe
(Makes 12 muffins)
Ingredients
For the muffin batter:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans
For the pecan pie topping/filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
2. Prepare the muffin batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans.
3. Fill muffin cups
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
4. Prepare pecan pie topping
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, cream, and chopped pecans.
- Spoon a small amount (about 1–2 tsp) over each muffin.
5. Bake
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6. Serve
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Optional: drizzle with maple syrup or a light glaze for extra sweetness.
Tips for Perfect Pecan Pie Muffins
- Use toasted pecans for deeper flavor.
- Don’t overbake—you want them moist like pecan pie.
- For gooier muffins, add a teaspoon of corn syrup or honey to the topping mixture.
💡 Fun twist: Make mini pecan pie muffins by using a mini muffin tin—perfect for parties or a sweet bite-sized treat.
If you want, I can make a list of 5 pecan pie-inspired variations—like chocolate, maple, or bourbon versions—that take these muffins to the next level.
Do you want me to do that?
